Case Manager

Boston Senior Home Care•Boston, MA

26d•$47,000

About The Position

Case Managers conduct home visits in the Greater Boston area to assess and evaluate elder's eligibility for the State Home Care Program as well as other community resources. Following the development and implementation of the client's initial care plan, Case Managers monitor their assigned client caseload through home visits and telephone contact. Case Managers work collaboratively with informal and formal supports, vendors and other community agencies.

Requirements

Sensitivity to elder issues and commitment to maintaining clients at home with dignity.
Ability to effectively communicate in person and by telephone.
Computer experience with the ability to perform data entry and word processing.
must be able to travel to the community to perform visits at consumers' homes (may have limited accessibility), and travel under all weather conditions.
Bachelor's Degree in social work, human services, nursing, psychology, sociology, or related field preferred.
Must be able to work in the United States
Given the nature of the organization and the population it serves, all new employees are required to clear a CORI prior to taking on a new role.

Nice To Haves

SW, LSW and relevant work experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct home visits to assess and evaluate elders to determine eligibility for state home care services and/or make recommendation for community assistance.
Utilizing EOEA guidelines develop a care plan based on individual unmet needs of the elder. Ensure interdisciplinary review.
Implement the plan based utilizing BSHC community resources
Conduct home visits according to the guidelines of the specific program
Maintain client and care plan monitoring through ongoing vendor communication and phone calls to client and informal supports. Revise care plan as needed
Maintain the client record by the timely documentation of all significant communications from vendor, client and informal supports.
Maintain a working knowledge of BSHC and other community programs or have the skill to access this information.
Develop and hone skills to advocate for clients in a wide variety of arenas.
Contribute to organizational life through active participation in team activities, committees, and work groups. Promote a positive working environment through cooperative and respectful interaction with others.
Consult with Team Managers and other staff as needed for ongoing case management and other issues.
Conduct ongoing outreach efforts in order to ensure access to services for all client groups.