Caseworker

The Senior Alliance•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

The Caseworker conducts comprehensive participant assessments and reassessments for older adults receiving community care services and works with a CCD nurse to develop, monitor, and update care plans. The role coordinates delivery of needed social services with providers and other human service organizations, works with families and volunteer caregivers to maximize informal support, and maintains relationships with hospitals, home care agencies, and referral partners. The Caseworker also documents case coordination, support activities, project activities, and budgets, and helps ensure compliance with program standards and funding-source guidelines. Philanthropy on behalf of The Senior Alliance is a requirement of all employees.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and group process skills.
Accuracy, conscientiousness, flexibility, and attention to detail.
Familiarity with computers.
Ability to accept direction, stay well organized, and meet deadlines.
Willingness to work in a team environment.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
A bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred; alternatively, training and experience must provide the ability to effectively determine an older person's needs and match them with appropriate services.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive participant assessments to determine social and emotional needs and limitations related to community care.
Work with a CCD nurse as needed to develop participant care plans, including the frequency and duration of social services.
Facilitate delivery of services identified in care plans through social service agencies, funded providers, and other human service organizations.
Monitor care plans to verify that needed services are delivered and reassess participants to determine whether care plans need changes.
Work with family members and volunteer caregivers to maximize informal support systems.
Maintain liaison relationships with hospitals, human service providers, home care agencies, and other referring agencies in the assigned geographic area.
Ensure compliance with program standards and guidelines.
Assist with documenting project activities for reports and participant applications to relevant state agencies and other program funding sources.
Document case coordination and support activities and budgets.
Handle other duties as assigned.
Participate in philanthropy on behalf of The Senior Alliance.