What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waiver Care Manager position at Fort Hudson Nursing Center?
This position will be focusing on the Fulton/Montgomery County area.
ARE YOU LOOKING TO:
✅ Be part of a winning team?
✅ Make a difference – every day?
✅ Feel valued – where your input matters?
Then FORT HUDSON is the place for YOU!
Fort Hudson Health System is the region’s only not-for-profit multilevel post-acute provider of community and facility based care. Our multiple programs and services throughout the region make Fort Hudson an exceptional career opportunity for professionals who value exceptional quality and a passion to serve.
The primary function of the position is to assist the applicant and/or participant in the NHTD/TBI programs in obtaining and coordinating the services that are necessary to return to or remain in the community.
- Qualifications
- Education/Experience:
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW- licensed by the NYS Education Department);
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW- licensed by the NYS Education Department);
- Individual with a Doctorate or Master of Social Work degree;
- Individual with a Doctorate or Master of Psychology degree;
- Individual with a Master of Gerontology;
- Licensed Physical Therapist (licensed by the NYS Education Department);
- Registered Professional Nurse (licensed by the NYS Education Department);
- Certified Teacher of Students with Disabilities (certified by the NYS Education Department);
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (certified as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification);
- Licensed Speech Pathologist (licensed by the NYS Education Department);
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (licensed by the NYS Education Department);
- Education/Experience:
OR
Individual with a Bachelor’s degree and one (1) years of experience providing case management/service coordination, information and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities and/or seniors.
OR
Individual with an Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience providing case management/service coordination, information and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities and/or seniors.
Paid employment and unpaid experience (such as documented volunteer work, internships, etc.) providing case management/service coordination, information, linkages and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities and/or seniors can be used to fulfill the requirements for being employed as a Service Coordinator.
WHAT WE’RE REALLY LOOKING FOR:
✨ Enthusiasm! Your energy and positivity make Fort Hudson a fantastic place to work
❤️ Caring! A passion for supporting seniors with varying needs
🤝 Empathy! The ability to appreciate and respect the unique situations of others
👥 Team Player! We work together – and support each other daily
💪 Commitment! At Fort Hudson, we’re like family – committed to each other and to the residents we serve
🚀 If you have what we’re looking for, APPLY TODAY! We’ll be in touch within 48 hours to discuss your future with Fort Hudson!
Fort Hudson Health System prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $24 - $26