Case Worker - Aging Services - Part-Time without benefits

Salt Lake County•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides County-wide information, assistance, and access to Aging Services and community resources for older adults. Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, follows up, and evaluates options and services to meet clients’ needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a Human Services field, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or other closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program.
Must have access to transportation in order to perform job duties in the community.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare rules and regulations
Knowledge of Assessment methodologies and techniques
Knowledge of Crisis intervention strategies and techniques
Knowledge of Aging process, chronic illness, and related conditions
Knowledge of Geriatric home health services
Knowledge of Community resources, agencies, health care delivery systems, and rules and regulations
Knowledge of Interviewing methods and techniques
Knowledge of Computer and office software related to job specific duties
Ability to Provide critical thinking
Ability to Operate a personal computer
Ability to Prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to Organize and schedule work efficiently
Ability to Utilize web-based information for researching
Ability to Accurately assess social, mental, and emotional status of older adults
Ability to Provide problem resolution

Responsibilities

Provides information and assistance to clients seeking access to services.
Consults clients and families regarding service eligibility requirements.
Provides Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) screening and counseling including detailed information on Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription Drug coverage, advantage health plans, and other health insurance programs.
Coordinates with SHIP volunteers to assist customers with all health insurance needs.
Responds daily to telephone, on-site visits, and walk-in inquiries and concerns relating to health and well-being including emergency or potentially life-threatening situations.
Coordinates appropriately to ensure customer safety including contacts with Adult Protective Services, Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, and other agencies as needed.
Provides community-based short-term case management and follow-up to assist clients to meet identified goals in their plan of care.
Advocates for clients needing assistance by linking them to appropriate services.
Provides comprehensive (including overall health, environment, and formal and informal support status) assessments and annual reassessments for eligibility for homebound older adults seeking Meals on Wheels or other services.
Develops and maintains working relationships with community partners who provide services to older adults.
Attends community activities and provides information and education related to services for older adults.
Maintains a waiting list for services for potential clients following established guidelines.