Assessment Specialist – Stark & Surrounding Counties
About The Position
CareStar, Inc. is seeking an Assessment Specialist for its Specialized Recovery Support Services program, serving Stark County and surrounding areas in Ohio. The role is part-time and remote with field visits. The specialist works directly with individuals to assess needs, determine program eligibility, complete safety assessments, develop personalized care plans, and connect people with services and supports. The position requires knowledge of relevant state and program requirements, Medicare, third-party payers, community resources, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. CareStar describes itself as a long-term care case management and population health organization with a mission to improve 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 from 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.
- Provide community resource referrals as appropriate.
- Follow the CareStar Rule when performing job responsibilities.
- Understand and comply with CareStar policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with the Acceptable Use Policy when using CareStar information systems.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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Job Type
Part-time
