Home Care Case Manager $28.58/hour Position Summary: This position is responsible for initial client assessments, reassessments, and ongoing case management of home care clients in compliance with Elder Affairs and agency guidelines. Principal Accountabilities: • Assures that clients are assessed and reassessed on a timely basis: • Conducts a comprehensive evaluation to determine the full scope of clients’ needs. • Determines eligibility for programs. • Develops appropriate service plans that meet consumer choice and budget guidelines. • Partners with vendors to implement home care services. • Monitors clients for changes requiring adjustments to service levels. • Manages cases on an ongoing basis: • Assists clients with problem solving and makes referrals as needed. • Communicates with contracts administrator regarding vendor quality issues. • Determines eligibility for public benefits: • Assists with applications for public benefits and health insurance and problem resolution related to benefits. • Coordinates safe hospital and nursing facility discharges. • Collaborates with other programs and agencies. • Conducts skills training for consumers enrolled in the consumer directed care program. • Documents phone calls, visits, and all activity in accordance with Elder Affairs’ and agency requirements; maintains client records accurately and within the mandated timeframe. • Participates in office coverage responsibilities on a rotating basis. . Qualifications: Education: Associates degree degree in human services or related discipline required; Bachelors degree preferred. Experience: Elder service helpful. Special Skills/Knowledge: Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to effectively relate to a wide variety of personalities, strong assessment skills, basic computer skills, organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high volume work environment. Driver’s license and reliable transportation required. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V