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 services at the right time and in the right place. 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
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Recognized degree in nursing, or a social work degree
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
- Competent case management practice
- Knowledge specific to populations being served including Determinants of health
- Knowledge of Determinants of health; Cultural issues & diversity in providing care
- Knowledge of Impact of disease and illness on quality of life
- Knowledge of Cost conscious, quality driven care planning and service delivery
- Knowledge of Community resources internal and external to the Regina area
- Knowledge of Client confidentiality and the Health Information Protection Act
- Knowledge of Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Legislation pertaining to area of practice
- Ability to practice core functions of case management
- Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Advocacy, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution skills
- Self-reflective practice: adhere to professional code of ethics/practice standards
- Team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to competently use computers and software applications
Nice To Haves
- 18 months of recognized (postgraduate) clinical experience preferred
- Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
- HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
Responsibilities
- Full scope of case management services in a geographical or program area.
- Provide case management to clients receiving services from Home Care, long term care and residents in personal care homes.
- Perform core functions of case management practice including referral/intake, engagement, assessment, care planning, monitoring, evaluation, termination/discharge.
- Collaborate with family, caregivers, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Liaise with other services in the Regina area and throughout the province.
- Provide entry points for persons needing access to community and acute care services.
- Collaborate 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.
- Advocate for and coordinate resources based on assessed need.
- Practice core functions of case management.
- Provide educational opportunities.
- Manage a high demand caseload and other work assignments.
- Facilitate case/family conferences.
Benefits
- Full-time regular employment
- Standard Hours of Work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
