What are the responsibilities and job description for the MI Health Link (MHL) - Support Coordinator position at Detroit Area Agency on Aging?
JOIN OUR TEAM!
IN -PERSON
We’re looking for talented and motivated Support Coordinators (RN and/or SW) to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting in-home assessments and obtain medical documents from participants related to their diagnosis or assessment finds. If you're passionate about serving the aging population and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team - We Offer:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - including medical, dental and vision
- Generous Paid Time Off: first year - (1 week), plus five personal days
- 4-day work week schedule in office (M-TH or T-F)
- Supportive Culture - A collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued
Other Essential Duties Performed:
• Utilizing assessment, develops a plan of care directed by the client (Person Centered Care Planning)
• Monitor participants for conditional changes associated with their physical and mental health well-being.
• Performs monthly medication reconciliations.
• Develops and completes care plans and other required documents. Reviews and modifies care plans as directed by the client / caregiver during the reassessment and obtains the client's signature of approval.
• Maintains regular, ongoing contact with clients, caregivers, physicians and service providers listed on service plan through home visits and phone calls.
• Educates clients, caregiver and service providers regarding the roles and responsibilities of each party, assuring that services are provided as documented in the care plan.
• Conducts Nursing Facility Level of Care assessment as required.
• Continues to evaluate the appropriateness of the service plan, adjusting it as needed.
• Monitors client progress in relation to goals and objectives listed in the care plan.
• Interfaces with community resources as needed to support client.
• Collaborates with peers (RN or SW) in coordinating services.
• Produces timely and accurate commuter entry reports.
• Maintains client confidentiality.
• Participates in training, supervisory meetings, in-services and continuing education opportunities.
• Abides by DAAA’s and Waiver Codes of Ethics.
• Participates in other duties as assigned.
• Computer literate: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Current Michigan driver’s license and access to a car.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve.