SW SUPPORTS COORDINATOR (76275)

Area Agency On Aging 1-B; Clinton Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401K match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Hybrid/office-based schedules

Job summary

Area Agency on Aging 1-B in Michigan is seeking a SW Supports Coordinator to perform comprehensive assessments for MI Choice Waiver eligibility and coordinate long-term care plans. The role includes linking participants to services and monitoring progress.

The position requires a MI social work license, a BSW or MSW, and experience with psycho-social assessments. Up to 50% travel within the MI Choice area is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social work and MI licensure.
• Experience in psycho-social assessment or home care is preferred.
• Strong time management and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive SW assessments for MI Choice eligibility.
• Coordinate LTC plans and link participants to services.
• Conduct case transfers and maintain participant records.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and QA activities.
• Travel within a multi-county MI Choice program area as needed.

Skills

Social work licensure

Psycho-social assessment

Case management

Telephonic monitoring

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Typing 40 wpm

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Community Based - Macomb County - Clinton Twp, MI 48038Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesThe SW Supports Coordinator (SC) uses person-centered principles to perform comprehensive assessments to determine health care, social needs of applicants, and eligibility for the MI Choice Waiver Program. Assess medical, functional, psychological, financial, and environmental needs of applicants. Coordinates support services to assist participants in developing and monitoring a person-centered long-term care (LTC) plan. The SC will be expected to cover multiple counties of the MI Choice program area as needed. Models AgeWays' mission and values.***THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK LICENSE (State of MI)***

Duties Include

• Conducts dual discipline in-person SW assessments for the purpose of evaluating MI Choice Program eligibility. Assessment tools per contract of iHC and NFLOC. Identify resources and organizations that may meet the participants' needs. Actively participate in linking and coordinating the participants to needed services and LTC strategies/resources. Conduct monitoring contact calls for participants.
• Facilitate person-centered planning that is focused on the participant’s preferences. Includes family and other allies as determined by the participant, identifies the participant’s goals, preferences, and needs, provides information about options, and engages the participant in monitoring and evaluating services and supports. Determine gaps in care and develop overall Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP) in managing participant's needs. Revise the PCSP at the participant’s initiation or as changes in the participant’s circumstances may warrant.
• Demonstrate quality, adherence to department, contract and program standards, compliance through consistent audit outcomes conducted by Quality Specialist, Clinical Manager and other metrics identified by MDHHS, OIG, CSS Department, CQAR. Maintain accurate records and participant files. Enter necessary information into the established electronic medical record. Participate in peer reviews and quality activities.
• Complete case transfers to another Supports Coordinator as assigned by the Clinical Manager, following an audit of the participant record.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with other participant support systems and conduct referral and case conferencing activities as needed. Establish and maintain working relationships with physicians, hospital discharge planners, human service providers, home care agencies, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and other referring agencies.
• Participate in all meetings as required for MI Choice Program including in person and virtual team meetings, trainings, agency wide meetings and coaching meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Social Work & LLBSW OR Masters Degree in Social Work & LLMSW (State of MI license required).
• Will consider Social Workers with 0 or more years of experience great opportunity for training and growing on the job; SWSC will be considered for promotion after becoming a Licensed Professional.
• Experienced candidates will have previously worked in psycho-social assessment or home care and/or worked with a similar target population; volunteer experience also beneficial. Additional experience includes managing a caseload of persons with diverse needs, including telephonic monitoring and knowledge of available community services. Experience working with older adults and adults with disabilities.
• Effective time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to foster and maintain open, collaborative, and constructive relationships with co-workers and AgeWays leadership to achieve departmental and operational results.
• Ability to work in a community-based setting, independently with little direct supervision of daily duties.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail; must be competent in Microsoft Office, Outlook and 40wpm typing required. Strong technological and telephonic communication skills.
• Valid drivers license required; will travel within a geographic region utilizing own reliable transportation.

OUR INDUSTRY-LEADING BENEFITS CONSISTS OF

• Choice of 3 excellent next to zero cost Medical Plans including Dental and Vision.
• 401K - Agency contributes 50% match up to first 6% contribution.
• Fitness and Wellness programs.
• Excellent PTO package- Minimum 4 weeks accrual for the first year.
• Get 10 paid holidays and 3 floating.
• Mileage reimbursed for business travel.
• Work schedules consist of hybrid, community-based, or office-based.

The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer.