Assessment Specialist SRS - Coshocton and Surrounding Counties

CareStar•Coshocton, OH

15h•Remote

About The Position

CareStar, Inc. is seeking an Assessment Specialist for its Specialized Recovery Support Services program in Coshocton County and surrounding areas of Ohio. The role is full-time and remote with field visits. The specialist works directly with individuals to assess needs and eligibility, develop personalized care plans, and connect people with services and supports. The position supports individuals in living healthier, more independent lives and requires knowledge of relevant state and program requirements, payer systems, disability-related matters, and community resources.

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 of 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.
Conduct in-home visits to assess program eligibility and complete safety assessments in accordance 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.
Follow the CareStar Rule in 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.