ADRC Navigator - Part Time

Hilltop Community Resources•Grand Junction, CO

9d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The ADRC Navigator is responsible for case management services, option counseling, and assisting individuals with financial applications under the Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC). This role supports elderly and disabled adults accessing appropriate long-term care programs and services, providing outreach, and collaborating with community agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, human services, or a related field, OR four years of relevant case management experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Apprenticeship to gain skills necessary for the role

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of 30 clients. Provide intake and referral services via phone and in person.
Interview the client and his/her family, other caregivers, and collateral entities to complete assessments for long-term care or services, evaluation of physical and mental health, competency, living environment, activities of daily living, support system, finances; discuss service options and make referrals to community resources.
Develop a service plan based on evaluation of the client’s current support system and functional assessment to determine client needs, availability of service providers, and use of intervention tools to assist the client and/or client support system when appropriate.
Assists with filling out applications for specific, needed programs. Follows up with clients as necessary to ensure service connections and delivery.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding client care, advocacy, and services coordination; attend conferences, workshops, and state training sessions regarding case management, chronic disease, and other disabled and elderly population issues.
Collaboration with community partners is required for the ongoing success of the ADRC/Home Connections program. Collaborate with the Area Agency on Aging Director, Western CO 2-1-1 staff, and other community partners to leverage and pool resources to address unmet client needs.
Maintain accurate and timely records in the State’s database (SUDS), including assessments, care plans, and other relevant documents. Manage other pertinent documents including release of information forms, status reports, etc.
Responsible for answering the ADRC main line Monday through Friday. Assess callers’ needs and provide appropriate referrals to community resources.
Offer person-centered counseling to individuals with physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities to help individuals understand the benefits and limitations of long-term services and support options; connect individuals to services and act as a liaison with service agencies.
Fiscally responsible for services approved and provided under the voucher services and Home Connections program, including credit card purchases, submitting check requests, completing appropriate coding and financial steps required for providers to be paid, and communicating with providers about approved services.
Responsible for assisting clients with SAMS (Senior Assistance for Materials and Services) applications. SAMS is a once-a-year financial assistance available to provide a service or good that supports continuing independence.
Responsible for gathering all necessary information to present SAMS requests to review committee. Completes purchases or payment requests and follow up with clients to close files upon service completion.