What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Elder Services position at Gulf Coast JFCS?
Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Elder Services Case Manager is a non-exempt position responsible for caseload management within the elder population, which may include Adult Protective Services High Risk referral. This position coordinates services, develops care plans, and implements and monitors service delivery.
- Provide case management services in accordance with guidelines and requirements as established by the funding source
- Screen, assess, and evaluate clients for service needs and develop and implement care plans to address service needs
- Evaluate client eligibility for programs, including assistance with Medicaid eligibility
- Maintain regular contact with clients as established in program guidelines
- Provide information, referral, and follow-up for appropriate support services, including coordination of client services with Medicare or Hospice agencies
- Resolve service delivery problems
- Complete and submit accurate and timely documentation, including but not limited to maintaining client records
- Report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Florida Abuse Hotline, according to State of Florida statute
- Maintain established productivity requirements as established by the supervisor and as related to caseload assignment
- Perform all other duties as assigned
WHAT WE OFFER:
- $21.05 per hour
- 15 PTO Days per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Healthcare Concierge
- Financial Wellness Program
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
- Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
- Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelors degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or related social services field
- Bachelors degree in a field other than social services field with professional human services experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for education requirement if approved by funder
- Must have two (2) years of case management experience preferred
- Considerable knowledge of community reorganizations and resources
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Must be efficient in using Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
- Ability to lift and /or carry case files, office supplies, donations, etc. up to 25lbs
- Potential exposure to a stressful environment involving difficult client situations including clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive
- Must have a valid drivers' license with auto insurance coverage.
WHO WE ARE:
From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.
GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelors and Masters level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.
Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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