CARES ASSESSOR - 65000405

State of Florida • Largo, FL

1d • $36,317 - $42,487

About The Position

This is a highly responsible position that provides comprehensive assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services, evaluates the Level of Care, and recommends the most appropriate placement.

PAY:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $36,317.40 to $42,487.32, annually.

Requirements

• Four (4) or more years of professional experience in the field of community and social services; or
• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in the field of community and social services; or
• A combination of education and professional experience in the field of community and social services work totaling four (4) or more years.
• Travel is required.
• Operates own private motor vehicle for routine travel within the assigned planning and service area.
• All applicable State and local driving laws and insurance regulations must be strictly adhered to in the operation of the private vehicle while performing State business.
• You must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts comprehensive assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services.
• Evaluates the Level of Care and recommends the most appropriate placement; participates as a member of an interdisciplinary staffing team for Level of Care determination.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical information on clients through regular documentation of activities.
• Ensures timely and accurate data collection, reporting, and follow-up with individuals in accordance with established CARES policies, procedures, and regulations as directed in the CARES Handbook.
• Inputs assessment data into Client Information & Registration Tracking System (CIRTS).
• Maintains updated data in CIRTS on cases assigned in accordance with established CARES policies, procedures, and regulations as directed in the CARES Handbook.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in making Title XIX Level of Care decisions (inclusive of physicians and other specialized professionals), maintains accurate and up-to-date medical information on clients through regular documentation of casework activities, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
• Ensures that the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process is completed before a Level of Care is issued when a request is received from a state mental hospital, a psychiatric hospital, or a psychiatric hospital unit.
• Participates in monitoring of placement decisions on cases assigned through an annual recertification process; communicates with the long-term care network and relevant providers to ensure the appropriate Level of Care, program recommendation, and placement recommendation.
• Maintains a high level of professional CARES knowledge, including an understanding of State and Federal rules and laws governing the activities performed by CARES.
• Improves/enhances professional knowledge, skills, and abilities through education courses, seminars, workshops, review of policies and procedures, etc.
• Participates in pilot/special projects, which involves collaborative efforts to improve assessment and delivery of services.
• Participates in disaster recovery efforts throughout the State of Florida.
• Reports to Special Needs Shelters to assist with discharge planning during a hurricane-related or other type of emergency situation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

What This Job Offers

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