SOCIAL WORK - Department on Aging

Provide services for older adults including intake and comprehensive assessments of clients in the home environment to obtain information concerning health, financial resources, and community and family support systems. Responsible for case coordination, development of care plans and referrals to, or assistance with, other service agencies. Easily apply by entering your contact information in our application and uploading your cover letter and resume.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs outreach and case finding of the target population as defined by the grant(s).

2. Determines eligibility for services using a complex set of criteria, and makes recommendations and/or referrals for interventions.

3. Develops a service plan based on input from the client, health care providers, members of the client’s family, and members of the client’s social network.

4. Monitors implementation of service plans for each assigned client, providing regular follow-up and assessment of services in relation to goals and objectives of the service plan.

5. Seeks potential resources for clients who have needs beyond services that are normally available and/or are available on a limited basis.

6. Coordinates support services as assigned.

7. Makes referrals to services such as housing, legal advice, medical/ psychological care, and financial assistance. Works with agencies to obtain services for clients such as Social Security, Department of Health and Human Services, Veterans Administration, and so forth.

8. May also: coordinate and facilitate support groups and work individually with participants; receive training to provide services through the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA); serve as liaison with community agencies for coordination of services.

9. Maintains complete and detailed case records consistent with Department on Aging standards and requirements of funding sources.

10. Advocates for clients by identifying unmet needs to community and service agencies.

11. Enhances community understanding of department programs through presentations to community organizations and other interested groups.

12. Mentors new team members who are onboarding and learning the assessment process for grant services.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a social science or a related field.

Experience: One year of professional experience in a human services agency, preferably providing services for older adults. Working knowledge of grant program oversight preferred.

Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Relevant Skills/Specialized Equipment Knowledge:

• Basic office equipment such as telephone, calculator, photocopier, computer laptop, fax, etc.
• Computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, and database entry and maintenance.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

BENEFITS EFFECTIVE DATE OF HIRE!

This is a non-exempt level position with excellent benefits, including health, life, disability, paid time off and paid holidays, effective date of hire!

CORE BENEFITS (Provided at no cost): $30,000 Life Insurance, $30,000 AD&D; Long-Term Disability; Employee Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service); Paid bereavement leave; and Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children; Short-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Consumerism Card; Legal Shield & ID Shield.

Benefit eligible employees opting out of the County's health plan with proof of other coverage are eligible to receive a $3,000 cash-in-lieu of insurance benefit.

Full time employees are also offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan. The Employee contribution for the RHS Plan is $900 annually with an employer contribution of $2,050 annually.

For full benefit details, go to https://www.mijackson.org/439/Employment-Benefits

We are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. For details about PSLF, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

We're a great place to work and great place to live - check us out!Join our team, our values, our purpose - Proudly serve the citizens of Jackson County:

* Quality & Efficiency: Our employees are committed to continuous improvement and getting the most value for the public resources entrusted to them.
* Integrity and accountability: Our employees behave in a fair and ethical manner and demonstrate a strong commitment to public services.
* Teamwork and Community: Our employees work collaboratively with each other and the community to achieve shared goals.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,270.40 - $58,822.40 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,270 - $58,822