Case Manager Position Available In Oneida, New York

Case Manager 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars 4300 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413 MAIN

FUNCTION

Liaison with community and other health facilities

REPORTS TO

Director of Social Services/Administrator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Will conduct pre-admission visits on prospective residents for the Presbyterian Residential Community, ACF and ALP units. Will perform initial and periodic evaluations, at least once every twelve months, of the needs of residents and the capability of the facility program to meet those needs. Will orient new residents and their family members to the daily routine and will assist residents to adjust to life in the facility. Will assist residents to maintain family and community ties and encourage resident participation in facility and community activities. Will arrange for services from public and private sources for income, health, mental health and social services and will assist residents in making application for and maintaining income entitlements and public benefits. Will assist residents in obtaining and maintaining a primary physician or medical care for management of individual needs. Will coordinate and follow through on all necessary paperwork to assure compliance with all the rules and regulations as mandated by DSS and DOH. Will assist residents in making arrangements to obtain services, examinations and reports needed to maintain or document the maintenance of the residents health or mental health, including health and mental health services, dental services and medications. Will provide information and referral according to resident needs. Will assist residents in need of alternative living arrangements to make and execute sound discharge or transfer plans. Will assist residents to participate in facility operations with recommendations or grievances. Will be liaison for resident council. Will conduct tours of the facility. Will handle marketing duties of the facility and participate in speaking engagements on behalf of the facility. Will assist residents with internal or external services as necessary.

EDUCATION

1. A bachelor degree in a field related to social work, or 2. An associate degree in the human services and has had two years of social work experience, or 3. Has had four years of social work experience; or has an equivalent combination of the foregoing education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

Educational degree A.A.S./B.S. or four (4) years social work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CONTACTS

Daily contact with residents and the professional and non-professional members of the community.