Care Manager 1 - Caregiver Program

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides case management services, information on public benefits, and support to the needs of the residents of Dallas County age 60+ and their caregivers. Assess client needs and develop individualized care plans that support health, safety, and independence. Requires the ability to operate at an independent level within the policies of the Community Council of Greater Dallas (CCGD), the Dallas Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) and in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC).

Requirements

Written & Oral Communications, fluency in English both written and spoken; fluency in a second language (Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Farsi) a plus but not required
Basic knowledge of computers for use for word processing, formatting documents, spreadsheets, and data entry
Demonstrated expertise of public benefits and specific eligibility criteria
Knowledge of services and programs serving older adults and/or adults with disabilities and experience working with those populations
Case management experience
Ability to interact with clients from diverse populations and backgrounds
Demonstrated tact, good judgement and ethics
Bachelor's degree in social work or two years' experience in area related to expressed job
Work related experience in providing one on one counseling by phone or in person
Must have reliable transportation with current valid Texas driver's license and state mandated automobile insurance for travel to and from meetings and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Keep informed on laws, regulations, standards and the Texas Administrative Code pertaining to the elderly, resources available and service needs of the elderly and their caregivers.
Exercise discretion and independent judgement to conduct in-person needs assessments for caregivers and older adults living by themselves.
Secure all required documentation according to DAAA Operating Procedures, to determine client needs; assist them and/or their families in accessing available resources
Write client narrative in client tracking system and prepare client care plan.
Share care plan with caregiver and coordinate services based on the care plan.
Maintain client confidentiality. This includes client records, client data and any other document that has client PI information.
Authorize services from vendors for client upon completion of assessment and securing required documentation.
Submit requisitions for payment of invoices and/or vouchers in timely manner
Submit other required reports and forms as directed
Enter all client data for Benefits Counseling once a week if required.
Secure certification as a Benefits Counselor I within six months of hire date
Secure Benefits Counselor II certification as directed.
Always maintain valid certification.
Provide Benefits Counseling for clients as needed and when requested.
Complete all required documentation and maintain client confidentiality.
Assist with Benefits Counseling activities as requested by client and as directed by Program Director, Access & Assistance (i.e. Medicare Part D enrollment, presentations, etc.)
Assist with the intake calls to DAAA. Log the calls in a "call in log" and complete a referral form for the request for service if needed or requested.
Provide presentations to individuals and/or their representatives and groups as requested.
Maintain current list of available resources and share information on new resources with fellow Access and Assistance staff.
Coordinate with other Access and Assistance staff to ensure cooperation in the intake, screening and referral process.
Work with agency affiliates or partners to ensure access to services for the caregivers.
Represent DAAA and/or CCGD at public events as directed.
Attend staff meetings, trainings, seminars, and workshops for professional development
Perform other duties as assigned.