Functional Screening - Functional Eligibility Screener

Functional Eligibility Screener, Full Time, Day Shift, Milwaukee, WI - Sign on Bonus $5,000! Community Care is hiring a Functional Eligibility Screener who enjoys team enjoys team collaboration, community-based work, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This is a full-time opportunity in our Family Care, PACE or Partnership Program based at our Chase Ave facility. This position has a Sign-On Bonus of $5,000.   Functional Eligibility Screener Job Responsibilities: Performs initial, periodic and change of condition functional screens on Family Care, PACE and Partnership Program members. Provides ongoing training to all certified staff to ensure staff maintain skills and integrate new information into practice. Develops, provides, and tracks LTCFS training programs for new employees.   Assists all new Care Management staff in obtaining LTCFS certification. Provides intensive oversight of all LTCFS activities for a minimum of 6 months to ensure screener is competent.  Tracks timely screen completion in computer system Participates in team meetings Regular local travel, requiring use of personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of required insurance coverage. Functional Eligibility Screener Job Requirements:   • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field is required. • Certification: Current Long-term Care Functional Screener • Experience: 18 months of experience in a social service capacity or a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services and one year experience with older adults or persons with physical and or intellectual disabilities in a social service capacity.   Job Schedule: • Monday to Friday • Hours of Operation, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Community Care is a nonprofit organization with over 40 years of experience helping adults with long-term care needs live as independently as possible. Our Medicare/Medicaid long-term care programs serve the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities. We coordinate and deliver a full range of supportive services that help them live safely, confidently and with dignity. More than 10,000 Wisconsinites trust in us to provide the quality support needed to help them reach their potential in health, happiness and independence. We are Wisconsin-based and have local offices supporting each of the 14 counties we serve.   Compensation and Benefits: Our employees make a real difference in people’s lives every day. To show appreciation, we’re dedicated to offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to our staff that addresses their mental, physical and financial health and well-being.   If interested in joining Community Care, please apply and our recruitment team will reach out promptly.    Equal Opportunity Employer