What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medicaid Waiver Case Manager - Shelby County Case Load position at Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging?
Job Title: Medicaid Waiver Case Manager
Job Location: Office in Alabaster - Agency serves Central Region (Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St Clair, and Walker counties)
Case load Areas- Shelby County
Job Status: Full-time - Exempt
Summary: Case Managers serve Medicaid eligible clients who would otherwise require nursing home care and are at risk for nursing home placement. The Medicaid Waiver Service (MWS) program aims for clients to remain in their own home and delay/avoid institutionalization by locating, coordinating, and monitoring services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Conduct Case Management services for clients on the MWS Elderly and Disable Waiver in the FamCare software system through monthly home visits.
- Caseload is up to 40 elderly, disabled clients, and or disabled children using the medical social work model in Shelby County.
- Complete 90% of home visits by the 15th of each month.
- Monitor the service delivery of the Care Plan and complete Assessments and draft SMART goals.
- Update data entry pertaining to medication, doctor appointments, durable medical equipment, and diagnosis data in real-time during home visits.
- Assist clients to develop Smart Goals.
- Meet Focus Note deadlines
- Completes transitions tracking, documents medication, doctor changes/appointments, and tracks critical incidents.
- Write effective documentation narratives.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related field is required. Experience in social work, especially the geriatric population is desired.
Relevant Knowledge:
Possess experience in MS Office, ability to learn new software, and general office procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Time management and organizational skills.
Additional Requirements:
· Possess a valid driver’s license.
· Must maintain automobile 100/300/100 liability insurance; TB Skin Testing upon hire.
Benefits: State of Alabama Retirement; State of Alabama Local Government Health Insurance (BCBS); and other benefits.
How to Apply: Email cover letter, resume, three references, and salary requirements.
Work Remotely
- Possible with Supervisor's clearance.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000/yr
Benefits:
- BCBS of Alabama
- RSA
- Mileage Reimbursement at the IRS rate
- Agency issued iPhone
- Accrue Vacation and Sick leave; Federal Holidays Off
COVID-19 considerations:
M4A follows CDC guidelines.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid- Combination of Home and Office & Walker County Clients
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.71 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alabaster, AL 35007
Salary : $40,000