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
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Social Worker (RSW)
- 18 months of recognized (postgraduate) clinical experience preferred
- Ability to competently use computers and software applications
- Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
- Superior interpersonal, communication and writing skills
- Knowledge specific to populations being served including Determinants of health.
- Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport
- Self-reflective practice: adhere to professional code of ethics/practice standards
- Ability to facilitate case/family conferences.
- Advocacy, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution
- Knowledge in applicable procedures, guidelines and regulations
- Ability to manage a complex caseload with multiple demands
- Cost conscious, quality driven care planning and service delivery
- Demonstrated ability to practice core functions of case management
- Can maintain confidentiality including confidential information with discretion.
- Team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to access internal/external services to meet client needs
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
- Valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search (required at time of interview).
Nice To Haves
- Openness to teaching and providing educational opportunities.
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, care givers, 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.
Benefits
- Travel allowance is provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
