Flourish Disabilities Case Manager

CICOA is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Central Indiana with services such as home modifications, meals, transportation, caregiver support, care management and community health programs. We're on a mission to empower our community and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live well at home and maintain their independence.

SUMMARY Assists individuals and families requiring assistance by performing the following duties.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assesses the need and eligibility of referred elderly and people with disabilities for governmental and nongovernmental services which include home and community based services and nursing home placement, and provides linkage to community services as appropriate. Uses independent discretion and judgment in developing intervention strategies and comprehensive plan of care with clearly stated goals and objectives in conjunction with client, family, or others. Reviews and documents service plan quarterly. Performs follow-up to determine quantity and quality of service provided and status of client's case. Acts as an advocate to preserve client rights and maintain client confidentiality. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of services, programs and intervention strategies affecting the elderly and people with disabilities. Meets and maintains on an annual basis certification requirements of the FSSA Division on Aging. Accurately documents all client interactions and service linkage activities within prescribed time frames. Accesses and records client and community resource information. Analyze and review the eligibility of clients for referral to community resources and other organizations. Compiles records and prepares reports within prescribed time frames. Analyze and review the eligibility of clients for assistance. Represents CICOA at public functions as requested. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of 2 years experience or associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years experience - qualified experience must include full time, direct service with the elderly or disabled population which includes assessment, care plan development and monitoring.