Social Work Case Manager
About The Position
Home & Health Care Management is seeking bachelor’s prepared Social Workers (or related fields like Gerontology) to join a Care Management Team (CMT). The CMT consists of Master’s or Bachelor’s prepared Social Workers and Registered Nurses. This role involves providing comprehensive case management services to older adults, children, and individuals with disabilities. The agency specializes in in-home care and case management, utilizing Medi-Cal, Medicare, and targeted health programs to find solutions for clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, computer literate, enjoys problem-solving, is knowledgeable about community resources, and is passionate about improving the lives of individuals. This position is based in Sacramento and requires travel to client homes within Sacramento County and surrounding areas.
Requirements
- Master's degree or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or another related field
- Skilled in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard software
- Valid California Driver’s License and eligible to be insured under our liability policy with a clean DMV report
- Your own vehicle and proof of current auto insurance
- CPR certificate required within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of basic problems and needs of people diagnosed with a physical disability or emotional disturbance
- Knowledge of community and supportive services
- Skilled in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands
- Skilled in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and other community providers
- Experience with electronic medical records
Responsibilities
- Assists the team with finding community resources (i.e., housing; medical equipment and supplies; primary care physician and specialists; essential items like food, clothing, and household goods; medical transportation; and caregivers, etc.) needed to meet the participant’s needs.
- Engages in advocacy efforts to ensure participants receive timely medical services to remain safe in the community.
- Responds timely to questions and enquiries from CMT, participants, and other entities for smooth patient care coordination.
- Provides education to participants so they can better understand the benefits of services and community supports.
- Assists participants with applications (i.e., Medi-Cal; IHSS; Calfresh; and Regional Center, etc.). Explains eligibility requirements, coordinates transportation for participants and other basic needs of support.
- Document all consumer interaction and maintain timely reporting and documentation requirements.
- Observes participants behavior; reports significant changes to supervisor or team; documents appropriately.
- Daily case conference with CMT about shared participants.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for travel in personal vehicle from the office to participant’s homes
- Access to company owned vehicles for client visits
- Monthly phone stipend
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) matching up to 4% after 1 year of employment and 1,000 hours worked
- Paid vacation
- Bereavement leave
- Sick leave
- Holiday leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
