Case Manager- Adult Foster Care/Shared Living

Peopleorporated•Fall River, MA

10d•$25

About The Position

The Care Manager assumes primary responsibility for each member on an assigned caseload, including record maintenance and the provision of psychosocial and counseling assistance for the Adult Foster Care (AFC) program.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and two years of recent experience working with elders or adults with developmental disabilities
Skill in communicating and working both independently and as a team member
Ability to effectively participate in design, implementation, and coordination of services
Ability to complete and disseminate all required forms and documents
Ability to maintain a valid drivers license and reliable transportation
A qualifying criminal background check, driving record, and valid drivers license

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing evaluations of the AFC qualified program setting.
Obtain social history and conduct psychosocial assessment and evaluation.
Select, train, evaluate, and supervise AFC caregivers in conjunction with program RN.
Participate in development, implementation, and ongoing review of the AFC Plan of Care.
Conduct on-site visits with each member at the qualified setting as regulated.
Complete progress notes, maintain program member charts, and review care logs as regulated.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings; discharge planning, transition planning, and implementation.
Review and document the fire safety procedures for the qualified setting.
Asses the qualified setting annually.
Assist with obtaining information and access of health care and community services.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, division management team member, or division director.
Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.