LMSW Case Manager Needed

Job description: The Case Manager is responsible for coordinating the Community's case management system for 200 Senior Residents that maintains the continued awareness of each resident's well-being allowing each resident to attain the highest practicable level of physical, mental and social well-being.

Please note:

this is not a 9-5 position, it requires flexibility in working nights and weekends, and has great potential for growth opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college or university with major work in service delivery, and one year of full-time experience in the provision of services to a dependent adult population; or an associates degree from an accredited college or university with major work in service delivery, and three years of full-time experience in the provision of services to a dependent adult population.

Experience:

Two years of experience in a related field. Must have experience in Assisted Living, Nursing Home and Long Term Care.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Works in conjunction with Wellness Director to coordinate resident services. Supervises, directs and is responsible for all responsibilities of the Support staff. Provides on-going training and mentoring to support staff. Maintains accurate and timely documentation which complies with New York State Department of Health regulations, Arcadia Management Inc. corporate policy and philosophies and specific community practices, including, but not limited to, Social History, Psychosocial/ Mental Status Assessment, ongoing Case Management Notes and Discharge Plan. Assesses, in coordination with Wellness, potential residents to determine appropriateness for move-in, completes mandated assessment tools and forms. Assists the Executive Director with resident move-in decisions. In conjunction with support staff, completes move-in information with resident and/or resident's representative including reviewing and signing of required information/ forms as well as explaining Community services and policies. In conjunction with the support staff, ensures the adjustment of the resident and family to the community. Ensures that new resident and/or family are contacted weekly for the first month after admission to ensure that needs are being met and that difficulties are being resolved. Implements and coordinates weekly resident care meetings; obtains resident/resident's representative input as necessary; documents meetings. Demonstrates appropriate interactions and positive relationships with residents and their families treating all with dignity and respect. In conjunction with the support staff, communicates with physician, pharmacy and family member/resident's representative as needed. In conjunction with the support staff, communicates with hospital/rehabilitation center, etc. as well as family/resident's representative if resident is hospitalized. Assesses, in conjunction with the Wellness Director and the Support staff, the resident's ability to return to Community post hospitalization/rehabilitation and provides recommendation to the Executive Director. Insures residents are informed of their rights and responsibilities, as well as changes which may affect their rights and responsibilities. Provides residents and/or their representatives with information about community policy and/or state law concerning advanced directives and limited treatment practices, when requested. Supports each resident's right to self determination; outlines for the resident, in conjunction with Wellness Director and physician when necessary, possible implications of the refusal; informs resident, in conjunction with Wellness Director and physician when necessary, of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident about the alternatives. In conjunction with the support staff, makes appropriate referrals to other consultants, community agencies, or community departments in order to facilitate the resident's maximum use of resources, and to promote the resident's increased level of social functioning. Explains to the resident and/or family/resident's representative that counseling services are available upon request. Encourages resident participation in facility and community activities. Assists each resident to maintain family and community ties and to develop new ones. Assists residents in making applications for, and maintaining, income entitlements and public benefits. Establishes linkages with and arranging for services from public and private sources for income, health, mental health and social services as needed.

Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person