Temporary GAIL Community Case Worker

City of Greenbelt•Greenbelt, MD

20d

About The Position

Under general direction provides short term, GAIL client case management services, assistance with community support groups, and information and referral services to Greenbelt seniors, disabled adults and caregivers. This ARPA position is just until June 30,2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Public Health, or other Social Science Field with coursework in geriatrics or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Training, certification or experience in providing case management services, or Training, certification in community nursing
Possess one to three years of responsible experience; or, Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Community Resources
Geriatric/Senior services and resources
Case Management
Pertinent Federal and State statutes and City ordinances.
All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
Department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations.
Preparing client progress notes, clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Communicating orally and in writing with internal staff, clients, the general public, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
Effective delivery of case management services in a variety of settings
Knowledge of Federal, State and County resources or ability to obtain information on needed resources
Operating and maintaining all assigned equipment required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Supervising Public Health Interns and Nursing Interns
Ability to provide case management services with diverse clients.
Ability to be tactful, courteous and poised in difficult situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or keyboard; speak and hear; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

BSW, Case Management or Service Coordination Certification preferred or BSN, community nursing experience a plus

Responsibilities

Provides initial intake and assesses for benefits analysis and appropriate program linkage
Provides information and referral services to Greenbelt seniors, disabled adults and caregivers.
Provides short-term case management services to Greenbelt seniors disabled adults and caregivers.
Completes on-site client visits as necessary
Conducts cognitive and mental health screenings as necessary
Completes clear and concise client progress notes
Assists in the implementation of community health and wellness programming
Co-facilitate support groups, teach educational workshops and host webinars
Works with GAIL Community Case Manager to provide case management services to, seniors, disabled adults and caregivers.
Maintains a current list of Federal, State and County resources for use with seniors and caregivers
Performs other related duties as assigned.