SOCIAL WORK SUPPORTS COORDINATOR VA CM (74558)

AgeWays • Clinton Township, MI

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Work Supports Coordinator uses person-centered principles to assess the medical, functional, psychological, financial, and environmental needs of participants. Works with participants (or caregiver) to develop a long-term care (LTC) plan and assists the participants to manage their care needs. Duties Include: The SC will assess the functional, psychological, financial, and environmental needs of potential Care Management participants and participants in the Veteran Directed (VA) program. Work with the participant (and his/her selected designee) to develop a person-centered plan; assist and support the participant to manage their care needs. Provide LTC options and strategies including the eligibility, frequency, duration, and financing of services. Educate participants/caregivers regarding the participant's health status, health promotion, and risks and benefits of treatment options. Monitor and reassess participants and quality assurance activities. Accommodate daytime, evening and weekend hours when needed by the department. Other duties as assigned (to view the entire job description, please select the "download" button).

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Social Work & LLBSW OR Masters Degree in Social Work & LLMSW (Licensed in the State of MI).
• Must have 2-4+ years of experience in clinical assessments or psycho-social assessments including: home care experience and working with a similar target population.
• Managing a caseload of persons with diverse needs, including telephonic monitoring and knowledge of available community services.
• Experience working with older adults and adults with disabilities.
• Effective time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to foster and maintain open, collaborative, and constructive relationships with co-workers and AgeWays leadership to achieve departmental and operational results.
• Ability to work in a community-based setting, independently with little direct supervision of daily duties.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills; accuracy and attention to detail; must be competent in Microsoft Office, Outlook and 40wpm typing required.
• Strong technological and telephonic communication skills.
• Valid drivers license required; will travel within a geographic region utilizing own reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced candidates will have previously worked in psycho-social assessment or home care and/or worked with a similar target population; volunteer experience also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess the medical, functional, psychological, financial, and environmental needs of participants using person-centered principles.
• Develop long-term care (LTC) plans in collaboration with participants (or caregivers).
• Assist participants in managing their care needs.
• Assess the functional, psychological, financial, and environmental needs of potential Care Management participants and participants in the Veteran Directed (VA) program.
• Work with the participant (and his/her selected designee) to develop a person-centered plan; assist and support the participant to manage their care needs.
• Provide LTC options and strategies including the eligibility, frequency, duration, and financing of services.
• Educate participants/caregivers regarding the participant's health status, health promotion, and risks and benefits of treatment options.
• Monitor and reassess participants and quality assurance activities.
• Accommodate daytime, evening and weekend hours when needed by the department.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Choice of 3 excellent next to zero cost Medical Plans including Dental and Vision.
• 401K - Agency contributes 50% match up to first 6% contribution.
• Fitness and Wellness programs.
• Excellent PTO package- Minimum 4 weeks accrual for the first year.
• Get 10 paid holidays and 3 floating.
• Mileage reimbursed for business travel.
• Work schedules consist of hybrid, community-based, or office-based.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level