Case Manager I - Full Time - North Brevard County

For over 59 years, Aging Matters in Brevard has provided Brevard County seniors in need with life-sustaining services that allow seniors to age in place. Come onboard and join a team of passionate professionals seeking to develop innovative approaches to solving community problems through teamwork with staff, volunteers, and other community organizations. Are you looking to fulfill a life purpose and have what it takes?

If yes, come join our team in the role of CASE MANAGER - FULL TIME- PRIVATE HOMES/ NORTH BREVARD COUNTY.

Aging Matters in Brevard is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Makes senior client home visits and completes initial assessments using the appropriate assessment instrument and other required documentation as necessary to enroll the Client for service.

Works with the senior client and/or a personal representative to develop a set of personal goals and a care plan to meet set goals. The Case Manager will arrange, and coordinate, agreed upon services and monitor the quality and effectiveness of the services. Care plan reviews shall be conducted to identify, evaluate, and address the client’s continuing and changing needs.

Arranges for needed services using information care providers such as family and friends as well as formal service providers in the Community Care system. Referrals may be made to Non-Department of Elder Affairs providers for services not available through sub-contracted vendors.

Makes face-to-face visits with the senior client to review the attainment of care plan goals at least every six (6) months. Completes a full assessment of the client’s functioning. Makes telephone contact with each senior client in months not requiring a face-to-face visit.

Documents case activities in an individual confidential case record for each senior client following the Department of Elder Affairs established guidelines.

Completes paperwork, screens waitlists clients for openings as appropriate, helps with requests for information, and makes monthly client contact.

Calls clients and encourages them to prepare for evacuation during an emergency or disaster. Following the event, calls their active caseload to determine the client’s status and assesses needs.

Completes the Department of Elder Affairs assessment training and meets minimum standards for competency testing as required by program standards. In addition, completes a minimum of six (6) hours of in-service training per year. Training and certification on Department of Elder Affairs assessment and care plan form is required. A score of 80% or more is required to maintain employment.

Other duties may be assigned by the Program Director.

Time Allocation for Duties:

Refer to most recent grant application, if applicable.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, nursing, gerontology, or related social services field is required. Year for year job related experience or any combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement upon approval of the Senior Resource Alliance.

Additional Requirements

Case Manager must have reliable means of transportation, a valid State of Florida Drivers License, and active automobile insurance coverage.

Skills/Competency Requirement

· Must have advanced interviewing and problem-solving skills.

· Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently to determine work priorities and meet deadlines.

· Must be able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment.

· Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

· Must present a professional appearance and demeanor to clients, caregivers, coworkers, and Community Partners.

· Must be able to manage and maintain confidential and protected client information.

· Must be mature, honest, and concerned about the welfare of seniors.

Emergency Disaster Assistance

As part of the obligation of Aging Matters in Brevard, being a lead agency serving the elderly, all employees, unless otherwise specified, may be required to be available prior to, during and post disaster. Assignments, as required, will be issued in accordance with directives from Senior Resource Alliance, Brevard County Government and Aging Matters in Brevard Administration.

Qualifying Statements

A review of this description has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or ability. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the agency reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you wish to claim Veteran's Preference? If yes, supporting documentation will need to be provided at the time of interview.

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brevard County, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $19