What are the responsibilities and job description for the NON-MEDICAID ASSESSOR position at Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio?
Non-Medicaid Assessor
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 300 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.
Position Description (Full job description available upon request):
Assess individuals for long-term care options and ESP funded services for individuals that need assistance with in-home services, resources and/or information.
Essential Job Functions:
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 300 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.
Position Description (Full job description available upon request):
Assess individuals for long-term care options and ESP funded services for individuals that need assistance with in-home services, resources and/or information.
Essential Job Functions:
- Complete in-home, person-centered assessments to provide options to individuals and their caregivers on potential programs and resources which can assist the individual to meet his/her needs.
- Complete appropriate referrals on behalf of the individual.
- Assess and determine eligibility for ESP program following ESP program guidelines.
- Develops an initial plan of care with ESP eligible individuals and/or caregivers to include community resources as well as ESP services to effectively and efficiently meet client needs.
- Allocates individual services according to client need in the most cost-effective way.
- Educates individuals on cost sharing and follow procedures completing income verification.
- Educate and assist individuals and his/her legal guardians, authorized representatives, and/or caregivers.
- Educate individuals on resources available to meet needs not available through the COA programming.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, or other related majors or RN licensure and at least one year of experience in home health care, medical social work, geriatrics, care/case management or an equivalent substitute OR
- An Associate’s degree in a human service’s field and at least three years of managed care experience or three years of experience providing individuals with information to meet long-term care needs
- A working knowledge and understanding of issues related to the aging population.
- Knowledge of community resources
- Good interpersonal communication skills and customer service skills
- Ability to problem solve and work independently with good organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to collaborate and problem solve in a self-directed team environment.
Work Environment:
- Working in a home office as a telecommuter.
- Completing assessments in community settings including but not limited to the individuals’ homes, nursing facilities, hospitals, group homes, etc.
Salary : $128
