Functional Eligibility Screener

Community Care, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Care is hiring a Functional Eligibility Screener who enjoys team collaboration, community-based work, being part of a mission-driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This position is perfect for someone who has experience with the LTFS assessment tool and enjoys training and staff support. This is a full-time opportunity in our Family Care, PACE or Partnership Program based at our Milwaukee Location. $5,000 sign on bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field is required.
Current Long-term Care Functional Screener certification
18 months of experience in a social service capacity or a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services and one year experience with older adults or persons with physical and or intellectual disabilities in a social service capacity.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the LTFS assessment tool
Enjoys training and staff support

Responsibilities

Performs initial, periodic and change of condition functional screens on Family Care, PACE and Partnership Program members.
Provides ongoing training to all certified staff to ensure staff maintain skills and integrate new information into practice.
Develops, provides, and tracks LTCFS training programs for new employees.
Assists all new Care Management staff in obtaining LTCFS certification.
Provides intensive oversight of all LTCFS activities for a minimum of 6 months to ensure screener is competent.
Tracks timely screen completion in computer system
Participates in team meetings
Regular local travel, requiring use of personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of required insurance coverage.