What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker HCBS position at Partners in Home Care?
Come Work for the Premiere Home Health Agency in Western Montana!
Established in 1987, Partners In Home Care has been the leading non-profit home health care provider in Western Montana. Our skilled and caring team is dedicated to maintaining safety, providing excellent service, and ensuring the highest quality of care.
Our programs encompass Home Health, Hospice, Home Infusion, Home Medical Equipment (including home modifications for those who want to age-in-place) and HCBS (the Medicaid “waiver” program that supports those who wish to live with independence).
What We Offer:
We have a large variety of benefits and unique programs to help support our staff to maintain a happy, healthy work-life balance.
- Flexible schedule
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Supplemental Insurance, FSA, & HSA Account Options
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Training Budget for Personal Development
- Employee Assistance Program, Legal and ID Protection, Pet Insurance, Financial Wellness Program, and many more!
Job Summary:
Home & Community Based Services is a dynamic program that enables older adults and disabled populations to live fully integrated lives within their own communities. Social Work Case Managers and Registered Nurses/LPNs work closely with members using a strengths-based model to design individualized service plans.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops person centered service plans and completes periodic reassessment at least twice per year to determine service needs, including activities that focus on identification of any medical, educational, social or other services.
- Arranges and coordinates services proposed in person centered service plans in accordance with accepted standards.
- Prepares cost estimates for care plans in compliance with waiver requirements.
- Makes home visits and/or telephone contact as needed to evaluate service effectiveness and assess continuing member needs.
- Monitors the quantity, quality and cost of services provided under each care plan.
- Maintains compliance with the Department of Public Health and Human Services (“DPHHS”) and agency requirements for documentation of care.
- Assists in service coordination to ensure member’s health and safety and addressing service and provider issues.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related behavioral science degree from an accredited college, a valid driver’s license, and appropriate auto insurance and reliable transportation. One (1) year of previous experience in human services and/or experience with the elderly and disabled populations. Working knowledge of community resources preferred. High speed Internet required for remote work.
This is a work-from-home position that requires residency in one of the counties contiguous to Missoula County, Montana. Occasional in-office work required. Must be willing to travel throughout the program service area (Ravalli, Mineral and Missoula Counties).