What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessor - MyCare position at Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio?
Assessor - MyCare (Full TIme)
Community Visits to See Clients Are Required
$1000 sign on bonus
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. We promote choice, independence, dignity and well-being through a range of services that help people remain in their homes for as long as possible.
COA is a state-designated Area Agency on Aging, serving a 5-county region. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults and people with disabilities.
COA has more than 400 employees, close to 300 contracted providers, and an annual budget of over $128.4 million.
Our mission: Enhance lives by assisting people to remain independent through a range of quality services.
COA offers:
COA is a state-designated Area Agency on Aging, serving a 5-county region. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults and people with disabilities.
COA has more than 400 employees, close to 300 contracted providers, and an annual budget of over $128.4 million.
Our mission: Enhance lives by assisting people to remain independent through a range of quality services.
COA offers:
- Competitive benefits package
- Flexible hours
- Opportunities for professional development
- LISW Group Supervision
- Opportunities to advocate and participate in community events for the elderly and disabled population
- Casual work environment except when visiting clients or vendors
- Health, dental and vision care
- Health savings account
- 12 paid holidays each calendar year
- Paid time off
- Pension plan
- Pet Insurance
- Tax sheltered annuities
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB)
Position Description (Full job description available upon request):
Assess individuals enrolled in waiver programs for level of care and waiver eligibility.
Essential Job Functions:
- Complete face to face assessments in the community with Consumer and caregiver/contact as appropriate to determine level of care per ODA and COA policy.
- Document in appropriate software system
- Communicate with care coordination staff as appropriate
- Communicate with Managed Care Organization per policy
- Work cooperatively and constructively with internal COA staff, and with formal and informal systems to communicate consumer needs.
- Advocate on client’s behalf particularly if there is a health and safety issue or if client is at risk for institutionalization.
- Ability to complete assessments during core business hours, early evening or weekend hours as needed to meet the needs of the community.
- Complete incident reports as indicated.
- Follow firewall requirements of confidentiality and neutrality as it relates to the MyCare Ohio Program.
Qualification Requirements:
- Ohio licensed Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or licensed Social Worker in good standing with the credentialing board.
- At least one-year prior experience in medical social work, home health care and/or geriatrics.
- A good working knowledge and understanding of issues related to the elderly population.
- Knowledge of the individual, family, social systems and the individuals functioning in the aging process.
- Ability to collaborate and problem solve in a self-directed team environment.
- Knowledge of community resources within Southwestern Ohio.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to adapt to frequent change.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good organizational and teamwork skills.
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel within the COA 5-county area.
- Ability to travel within the state of Ohio for training.
- Respect for the cultural, spiritual, racial and ethnic beliefs of others.
- Excellent computer skills including Windows operating systems, MS Word, MS Excel, data entry and the ability to learn new software applications as needed.
Council on Aging is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Council on Aging considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $128
