CCSP Care Coordinator

The Legacy Link Inc•Oakwood, GA

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direction, performs work of moderate difficulty by providing skilled casework services to selected caseloads or clients with special problems such as health disability or those at risk in nursing home placement; provides specialized casework services aimed at securing the clients overall wellbeing and maximum degree of functioning. Serves Large Geographic Areas, which may include one large county, and/or many small counties, which may involve extensive travel an performs related work as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology or related field or Registered Professional Nurse currently licensed to practice in the state of Georgia
Two (2) years of experience in human services or health related field
Ability to effectively coordinates and communicate with clients, services providers, general public, and other staff members
Skills in establishing and sustaining interpersonal relationships
Knowledge in human behavior, gerontology
Skills in team building and group dynamics
Knowledge and skill in social and health service intervention techniques and methodology
Proficient in Windows 95/98, MS Word and ability to learn AIMS and CHAT
Valid State Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Brokers the CCSP Services and implements the care plan
Meets the standard of promptness for 10-day phone calls for new admissions
Meets the standard of promptness for the 60-day comprehensive care plan in consultation with the client, client’s family, and service providers
Arrange for non-CCSP community -based services as needed by client
Monitors service delivery to individual clients to assure services are being provided as appropriate and effectively meets the client’s needs
Continuously reviews, monitors, and updates the comprehensive care plan
Document case activity and service information
Participates in case conferences with the RN to discuss the plan of care as needed
Communicates and coordinates with all agencies providing direct services to the clients
Approves/disapproves provider’s request for increased services. Limited amount and frequency of service un order to assure that cost do not exceed limitations established by the department of Community Health and Medicaid
Meets the standard of promptness for quarterly CCP reviews
Reports suspected abuse to LTCO and ORS if client lives in a PHC. Reports to ALS provider if appropriate.
Communicates with DFACS regarding MAO/PMAO eligibility
Maintain Knowledge of the provider services for each CCSP Service
Assist clients with appeals and attends hearings. As requested, provides data and client records required by hearing officer
Attends network meetings, trainings and other meetings coordinated by the AAA/ADRC, Health programs Director, or DCH
Adheres to all Section 1879 of the CCSP/SOURCE Manual
Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines at all times to ensure Privacy of client records
Other duties as assigned.