AAS - Case Management Initial Assessor I - Title XIX

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: COME WORK WITH US! Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team!

All candidates are welcome to apply especially those with diverse lived experiences who bring their perspective, personal identities, and history. We strongly encourage candidates who represent Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, intersectional communities to submit applications. These include those who identify as LGBTQIA , Transracial Adoptee, those who are justice involved, multi-racial, multi-lingual, all abilities, South Asian, or are part of other underrepresented communities.

About ACRS: Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.

Mission: Asian Counseling & Referral Service is a social justice organization that promotes the health and well-being of Asians and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (A&NH/PIs) and other communities by providing and advocating for responsive community-based services.

Vision: Hope, Opportunity, and Voice for All

Values

• We are rooted in our Social Justice history and practice and advocate for and with those who are farthest from hope and opportunity.
• Our actions are Client-/Community Centered.
• We believe belonging is essential.
• Compassion is at the heart of our work and approach.
  
  

ACRS seeks a full-time Case Management Initial Assessor I - Title XIX in our Aging and Adult Services department who provides culturally competent assessments and service plans for vulnerable elders and adults living with disabilities in the other Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander community. Services are to be holistic, person-centered, and strengths-based with the goal of helping individuals to live a meaningful and independent life in the community. Performance of these services must comply with agency policies and with contract and regulatory standards and requirements.

• Schedule: Mon Fri, no weekend work!
  
  

Competitive Beneftis Package Includes

• Pay range is between $56,800 to $61,400 annually. Can increase based on experience with possible increases after 6 months from date of hire.
• ACRS pays 100% for employee only HMO/Virtual Plus medical benefits. Additional options are covered anywhere from 75% to 85%.
• Vision insurance is available at a very minimal cost.
• ACRS pays 100% of your life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire.
• Employer paid ORCA card and vanpool program. Free on site parking available at Main Office.
• Paid Time Off:
• 8 hours of vacation accrued monthly from day 1, available to use after 6 months of employment.
• 6 hours of sick leave, accrued monthly from day 1, available to use once accrued, no waiting period.
• 32 hours wellness leave per year, available to use once accrued, no waiting period.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• IT equipment provided, with telecommuting reimbursement available.
• 403b Retirement Savings Account eligibility.
• Simplified Employee Pension available after 2 years.
• Employee Assistance Program.
  

Essential Job Functions

• Screens and assesses client’s ability to function. Verifies, authorizes, and monitors independent provider services.
• Develops, implements, monitors and modifies a written, personalized care plan in collaboration with client/family, physician and others as appropriate. Facilitates implementation of service plans. Makes referrals to Nursing Services RN, as necessary. Participates in reviews of care and discharge planning
• Provides information and discusses options with the client and family regarding client residential care. Upon request, assists with pre-placement family visits and/or with client’s admission process to a nursing home or residential care facility.
• Prepares concise, complete, and accurate program documentation per program and system standards.
• Performs program outreach functions in the community. Explains program policy and services to clients and others.
• Participates in training, meetings, consultations, and conferences.
• Provides team back up when case coverage is needed and assists in the orientation and training of new staff, as requested.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree in social work or social/behavioral science; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in social science with three (3) years experience in social services ; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in other major with five (5) years experience in social services; OR
• AA in social science with seven (7) years experience in social services; OR
• HS diploma with nine (9) years experience in social services.
• Completion of Case Manager training program including State sponsored CORE Training, beneficial.
• Cultural Humility:
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Ability to provide effective and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural beliefs and practices. Prefer fluency in Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander language. Multilingual and multicultural communication skills are highly valued.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of: the aging process; the aging network service delivery system; other service delivering systems in the community; the purpose of the I&A/CM program and the services it provides; and the responsibilities of I&A/CM staff.
• Ability to: work as a team member with professional and support staff; analyze and draw conclusions from case records; apply casework principles to individual situations; and exercise judgment and organize multiple tasks.
• Technical Skills:
• Effective ability to navigate a personal computer. Competency in use of the Microsoft Office and other relevant software for word processing, calendaring, e-mail, and data entry. Efficiently research and perform various tasks via the internet.
• Additional Requirements:
• Employee must have reliable transportation.  If using personal or agency vehicle, required to have valid current Driver’s License, be insurable under agency’s auto policy, and personal vehicle must have current insurance.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires regular mobility within the office or workspace, may involve sitting for extended periods throughout the day and the ability to handle objects, tools, or controls. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required. May involve tasks where visual acuity is beneficial.

This position is hybrid, with work divided between remote and on-site locations. Approximately 50% of the work will be performed remotely (telecommuting), while the remaining 50% will be conducted on-site or in-person (home visits). These hybrid work expectations are subject to change at the agency’s discretion. The noise level in the on-site work environment is moderate.

LOCATION: Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Main Office

EOE STATEMENT: Asian Counseling and Referral Service is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711.

ACRS does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, use of a service animal, military or veteran status. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those individuals requiring accommodation should notify ACRS in advance. ACRS is a Tobacco-Free Campus.

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