Case Manager (SSW) - Aging

Weber Human Services • Ogden, UT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aging Waiver Case Manager role focuses on providing in-home case management services for qualified seniors aged 65 or older who are enrolled in Medicaid. The primary goal is to prevent premature institutionalization by arranging essential services such as personal care, homemaking, adult day care, respite care, chore services, meals, adult companion, non-medical transportation, and medical equipment. Responsibilities include monthly client visits, service arrangement, meticulous documentation, and billing Medicaid. This position also involves assisting individuals in navigating the Medicare system through the State Health Insurance Information and Assistance Program (SHIP) and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), which includes one-on-one counseling, outreach events, submitting Medicaid applications, and educating seniors about healthcare fraud and abuse. Extensive training will be provided for both programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• SSW or greater license
• Valid Utah driver's license
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• At least one year working with elderly population or younger people with disabilities
• Can speak Spanish

Responsibilities

• Arrange services for qualified seniors age 65 or older and on Medicaid to avoid premature institutionalization.
• Services may include personal care, homemaking, adult day care, respite care, chore services, meals, adult companion, non-medical transportation, or medical equipment.
• Visit each client each month.
• Arrange services.
• Keep up with documentation.
• Bill Medicaid.
• Help individuals navigate the Medicare system through one-on-one counseling and outreach events.
• Submit Medicaid applications.
• Educate seniors about health care fraud and abuse.

What This Job Offers

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