Care Manager

Minuteman Senior Services • Burlington, MA

75d • $26 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Care Manager is responsible for maintaining a caseload of older adult and individuals with disabilities who live in the community. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, assessing consumer needs, determining program eligibility, developing and coordinating service plans, and updating consumer records in a timely manner. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Care Manager collaborates with agency nurses and community nursing facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of degree.
• Experience utilizing MS Office including Word and Outlook email and calendars.
• A reliable car, valid driver's license and car insurance are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the older adult and disabled population including those with behavioral health/substance misuse issues is preferred.
• Prior care management experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home functional assessments of consumers.
• Develop service plans with the consumer and their support network and monitor their ongoing effectiveness.
• Arrange services through contracted vendors and other community resources.
• Assess consumers for risk, abuse and neglect and report such issues as needed.
• Maintain case documentation in accordance with AGE documentation standards.
• Assume responsibility for covering Care Manager duties several times per month assisting consumers whose Care Manager is unavailable.
• Participate in Staff Development including staff meetings and trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level