Adult Family Care Case Manager

Supporting people. Enriching lives. Make a

DIFFERENCE

for Others, Yourself, & Your Career! Mon-Fri Hrs Vary 40 hrs/wk

Responsibilities:

Act on behalf of the individual at ISP meetings, IEP meetings, Intake meetings, within the family unit, with schools, community services, courts or any other area of need. Secure generic and specific services in the areas of educational or vocational training, recreation, child care, respite services, legal advice, public benefits, adequate housing, or other unmet service needs.

Adult Foster Care responsibilities include:

Conducting initial and ongoing assessments of qualified setting; Obtaining social history and conducting psychosocial assessments and evaluations; Selecting, training, evaluating and supervising AFC caregivers in conjunction with the RN; Participating in development, implementation and ongoing review of AFC Plan of Care; Conducting on site visits with member at qualified setting bimonthly/monthly; Completing care manager progress note on each visit and significant change; Periodically reviewing AFC caregiver log; Assisting with obtaining information and accessing other services; Reviewing and documenting fire and safety procedures for qualified setting; Participating in discharge planning; Reviewing at least annually the suitability of the qualified setting. Bachelor's Degree, a social worker license from Mass Board of Registration in Social Work, and at least 2 years recent experience working with elderly or disabled adults; or Bachelor's degree and 2 years clinical experience in care of elderly or disabled adults. Valid driver's license & Insured vehicle Berkshire County Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.