What are the responsibilities and job description for the AFC CASE MANAGER position at Cape Abilities, Inc.?
Nothing brings greater comfort to the families we support than knowing that their loved ones are being assisted every day by a compassionate group of Adult Family Care professionals. A seasoned and caring team who support independence, work closely with those families to provide the best possible care and who work hard every day to help their loved one age gracefully in place. Apply today and help us create a meaningful and purpose-filled life for the folks we support.
GENERAL SUMMARY
As a member of the nursing and care management team, provides social work services that facilitate the screening of new family homes and participants; assists in matching and placement services to participants.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides case management services within established departmental policies and procedures.
- Assesses and provides psychosocial evaluations of potential participants and caregivers.
- Conducts monthly / bi-monthly site visits.
- Trains caregivers, conducts annual home inspections and develops and updates safety plans, as needed.
- Prepares and submits individual service plan (ISP) goals and assesses individuals funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
- Assists program participants in securing and maintaining Mass Health coverage, social security entitlements, food stamps, and Section 8 housing, as needed.
- Enters appropriate and timely documentation of case activity in participants records.
- Develops family care placement plans based on social work practice with community health nurse; facilitates matching process with potential participants and host families.
- Provides casework / case management services to ongoing caseload including routine follow-up services, discharge planning and crisis intervention. Provides individual, group and family counseling as indicated and required by participant and host family need.
- Maintains professional growth and development through approved seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field.
- Provides on-call coverage on weekends, as scheduled.
- Collaborates with other nursing staff, as needed.
- Serves as mandated reporter for suspected cases of abuse and / or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC).
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
COMPETENCIES
PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.