About Us

Westbay Community Action is a charitable organization serving the people of Kent County for over 50 years. We provide people with connections to grow through our services, partnerships, and advocacy efforts. Individuals and families gain stability and improve their circumstances with education, life-skills training, and case management.

Summary

We are seeking to hire a Case Manager to assist the senior and adult disabled population in maintaining themselves in their homes as long as possible. Develop, implement, and coordinate the plan of care.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the community. Apply today!

This position is 37.5 hours per week with a pay rate of $22/hour. Westbay offers a generous benefits package including 3 weeks paid vacation accrued per year, 10 sick days accrued per year, 2 personal days per year as well as 14 paid holidays plus a paid day off on your birthday. Other benefits include life, health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work (B.S.W.) or related field required
• One year experience working with adults with disabilities required
• Experience developing and implementing person centered plans preferred
• Pass a BCI clearance

Specific Duties

The duties listed below are primary functions of the job, and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Provide case management services, including initial contact with the client.
• Conduct a client assessment and development of a care plan
• Provide follow-up services to seniors in Home Care programs and those designated by OHA, NHP, and abuse or protective clients
• Conduct home visits as needed
• Engage family and community support systems as available
• Provide supportive counseling and advocacy to clients and their families
• Coordinate services with other community resources
• Determine eligibility needed resources and aid in application process
• Monitor clients and modify care plan as needed
• Provide information and referral services to telephone callers and clients of Westbay Community Action
• Maintain complete and accurate client records
• Maintain information needed for data collection and enter into the agency's data system
• Prepare accurate reports and statistics as required
• Inform clients of their rights and responsibilities
• Support client’s efforts to have his/her voice heard and to get needed services.
• Offer advocacy on the client’s or family’s behalf when needed services are not being adequately provided by an organization within the community’s service deliver system
• Recognize potential conflicts of interest and refer consumers to next appropriate service to advocacy needs are met
• Participate in meetings and trainings as needed and in public policy forums when appropriate
• Educate the general community about senior services and Westbay

Westbay Community Action, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment related decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis and in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Warwick, RI 02886