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 across multiple counties, utilizing Medi-Cal, Medicare, and targeted health programs. The ideal candidate is passionate about making a difference, detail-oriented, computer literate, and enjoys problem-solving and connecting clients with community resources to address social determinants of health.
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
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- FSA (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Aflac
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays)
- Monthly phone Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage Reimbursement (For Eligible Positions)
- Company Vehicles Available (For Eligible Positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
