Assessor Coordinator Degree
About The Position
Under the direction of the Manager and as part of the interdisciplinary Primary Health Care Team, the Assessor Coordinator is responsible for the full scope of case management services in a geographical or program area. Case management is provided to clients receiving services from Home Care, long term care and residents in personal care homes. The core functions of case management practice include referral/intake, engagement, assessment, care planning, monitoring, evaluation, termination/discharge. This is done through collaboration with the family, care givers, and other members of the multi- disciplinary team. The Assessor Coordinator liaises with other services in the Regina area and throughout the province, in an endeavor to provide the right service at the right time and in the right place. The position reports directly to a Manager and to senior position(s) for daily clinical supervision. The Assessor Coordinator works within Primary Health Care and provides one of the entry points for persons needing access to community and acute care services. This position collaborates with acute care, rehabilitation, home care, long term care, mental health and an array of government and non-government agencies to assess clients’ needs and coordinate services to meet identified needs. Case management is client-centered, strength-based, flexible, cost-conscious and quality driven. One of the key functions of case management is to advocate for and coordinate resources based on assessed need.
Requirements
- Recognized degree in nursing, or a social work degree.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license.
- Client confidentiality and the Health Information Protection Act.
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills.
- Knowledge of Abuse and neglect, alcohol and drugs, mental health.
- Openness to teaching and providing educational opportunities.
- Knowledge of relevant data, assessment, plan of care/interventions, updates, discharge summ.
- Crisis intervention skills.
- Demonstrated ability to practice core functions of case management.
- Ability to manage a complex caseload with multiple demands.
- Ability to monitor client service outcomes/eval., reassessment, disengagement/discharge.
- Proficiency with relevant computer systems.
- Ability to facilitate case/family conferences.
- Skills in Case Finding, engagement, comprehensive assessment, care planning/implementation.
- Ability to build trusting relationships.
- Self-reflective practice: adhere to professional code of ethics/practice standards.
- Knowledge of Systems Theory/Family Systems Theory.
- Proficiency with clinical documentation systems.
- Technical skills necessary to perform functions of position.
- Knowledge of theories, concepts, intervention strategies for case mgmt practice.
- Understanding of Strength-based model.
- Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport.
- Understanding of Ethical principles, example: informed/shared decision making, living at risk.
- Knowledge of community resources internal and external to the Regina area.
- Knowledge specific to populations being served, example: Gerontology & Aging.
- Understanding of Core components of case management.
- Understanding of the Impact of disease and illness on quality of life.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
- Cost conscious, quality driven care planning and service delivery.
- Skills in Advocacy, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution.
- Team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Knowledge of Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Legislation pertaining to area of practice.
- Understanding of Determinants of health; Cultural issues & diversity in providing care.
- Must have a current practicing registration with SASW or CRNS.
- Requires a valid driver’s license. May require access to a vehicle for work.
Nice To Haves
- 18 months of recognized (postgraduate) clinical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Full scope of case management services in a geographical or program area.
- Referral/intake, engagement, assessment, care planning, monitoring, evaluation, termination/discharge.
- Collaboration with family, caregivers, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Liaising with other services in the Regina area and throughout the province.
- Assessing clients’ needs and coordinating services to meet identified needs.
- Advocating for and coordinating resources based on assessed need.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
