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About The Position
CareStar, Inc. is seeking a part-time Assessment Specialist for its Specialized Recovery Support Services program, serving Stark County and surrounding areas in Ohio. The position is remote with field visits and involves working directly with individuals to assess their needs, determine program eligibility, develop personalized care plans, and connect people with services and supports. The role includes in-home visits and safety assessments, along with timely and policy-compliant documentation of applicant contacts and interventions. The specialist maintains knowledge of state and program requirements, Medicare, third-party payers, community resources, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. CareStar describes itself as a mission-driven provider of long-term care case management and population health services, focused on improving communities by improving lives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field; or Registered Nurse (RN); or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
- At least one year of post-degree experience working with individuals with diagnosed chronic conditions, or at least three years of post-degree experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Knowledge of issues affecting people with severe and persistent mental illness and community-based interventions and resources for those individuals.
- Effective oral and written interpersonal skills to interact professionally and ethically with people of all ages and diverse intellectual, cultural, ethnic, psychosocial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Experience working with individuals with chronic conditions or severe and persistent mental illness.
- Strong knowledge of Medicaid, behavioral health systems, and local community resources.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and build knowledge of state and program requirements.
- Maintain and build knowledge of Medicare, third-party payers, community resources, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Complete in-home visits to assess program eligibility and conduct safety assessments in compliance with CareStar and department guidelines.
- Document applicant and case-related contacts and interventions in applicant records according to agency and CareStar policies, including content and timeliness standards.
- Assist with community resource referrals as appropriate.
- Adhere to the CareStar Rule when performing job responsibilities.
- Understand and comply with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Follow the Acceptable Use Policy when using information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and education.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with a company match.
- Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on improving lives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
