Summary The Case Manager Screening Assessor position is responsible for providing case management and assessment services to elderly and/or disabled in order to prevent or delay institutional placement. Employee must have the ability to assess and document client's needs, develop care plans, secure needed services, maintain case records and provide ongoing assessment of changing needs and adequacy of services in compliance with program guidelines and regulations. This position/role serves as a hybrid between both Case Management and Assessment/Screening. Essential Duties The following statements describe the principal functions of this position and its scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or balance the workload. Perform face-to-face initial in-home assessments, quarterly, semi-annual and required yearly reassessments for clients enrolled in the State, Federal, and Community Care Programs in order to review clients' needs and adequacy of delivered services. Develop client care plans based upon the needs as documented in the case record.

• Assist with initial in-home assessment and required yearly reassessment for the purpose of gathering information about the client's needs for services and continuing eligibility for in-home services.

• Coordinate necessary documentation for initiation or continuation of needed services. Perform on-going monitoring of services to ensure that services are provided as authorized in the care plan and document the client's satisfaction with all services provided regardless of the funding source. Perform monthly contacts with the client/caregiver to monitor services. Maintain on-going contact with the service provider(s) to ensure quality of services. Develop, update, and administer Monthly Case Load Program Reports with appropriate data and statistical analysis for end-of-month reports. Arrange and authorize all services with providers chosen by clients/caregivers including coordination and scheduling of home delivered meals Develop and maintain case records with all pertinent documents (assessments, care plans, service cost calculation sheets, client choice, consent forms, narratives, CARES, DCFS) and ensure compliant data entry into eCIRTS. Refer client and/or caregiver to other programs or services based on client/caregivers needs, provide full coordination of services provided by various agencies, and ensure appropriate use of funding sources. Provide link between health care and social service delivery systems. Report any case of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled and frail elderly clients to the Florida Abuse Hotline and perform face-to-face contact as mandated by State of Florida Law. Accept and follow through on APS referrals (high/intermediate) in the required 72 hour window with appropriate follow up, as needed. Participate in mandatory trainings, as required. Essential Requirements Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of case management. Incumbents in this position must make all reasonable efforts to preserve the confidentiality and integrity of Protected Health Information and not to use or disclose more than the minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of their job. Computer proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Internet. Experience in outreach and knowledge of aging-related issues and available informal community resources. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and members of the general public. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and consider larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Ability to write narratives and reports for client's case record that conform to prescribed style and format. Supervisory duties None Education and Experience Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Nursing, Gerontology or year-for-year related field experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Florida Class E Driver's License and Driving Record that meets company's insurance standards is required. Must have reliable transportation. Department of Elder Affairs Uniform Client Assessment and Care Planning Certification preferred. (This certification must be obtained within 6 months of starting position.) Physical Requirements and Additional Skills The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common program guidelines and procedures. Walking, standing, sitting, stooping. Requires normal range of hearing, vision and manual dexterity to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator and other office equipment as needed. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

• Office setting.

• Travel to designated locations as needed, must have reliable transportation. Frequent contact with staff and public. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community's most vulnerable residents! We value energetic professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional client assessment and case management services.

Pay:

$40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person