CARES ASSESSOR - 65000188

About the position

The Department of Elder Affairs is seeking a CARES Assessor to promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. The position involves determining medical eligibility for the Medicaid Institutional Care Program and Medicaid waivers, conducting medical assessments for residents in nursing facilities, and providing comprehensive assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services. The goal is to ensure that elders can choose where they live while maintaining healthy, active, and fulfilling lives in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Determine medical eligibility for the Medicaid Institutional Care Program (ICP).
• Determine medical eligibility for Medicaid waivers that provide home and community-based services.
• Conduct medical assessments for residents in nursing facilities entering court-ordered receivership.
• Coordinate and conduct comprehensive assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services.
• Evaluate the Level of Care and recommend the most appropriate placement.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary staffing team for Level of Care determination.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical information on clients through regular documentation of activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate data collection, reporting, and follow-up with individuals in accordance with established CARES policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in monitoring of placement decisions on cases assigned through an annual recertification process.
• Maintain a high level of professional CARES knowledge, including an understanding of State and Federal rules and laws governing the activities performed by CARES.
• Participate in pilot/special projects to improve assessment and delivery of services.
• Participate in disaster recovery efforts throughout the State of Florida.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in a related field or a combination of education and professional experience totaling four (4) or more years in a related field.
• Travel is required; must operate own private motor vehicle for routine travel within the assigned planning and service area.
• Must possess a valid driver license.
• Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Preference will be given to the Department of Elder Affairs employees.

Benefits

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer)
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities