Geriatric Care Manager

Pines to Palms Geriatric Care Management provides services to aging and disabled adults in Florida (Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties) in addition to Michigan (Macomb and Oakland counties). Our Geriatric Care Managers manage our client’s healthcare affairs. We offer referrals to community resources, coordinate and oversee all services. Pines to Palms is the liaison between seniors, their family members and their care team, as we provide our general oversight and communicate changes as needed to provide peace of mind to all those involved in our client’s lives.

The Professional Care Manager provides comprehensive care management services to a variety of clients. A typical caseload is 1-10 clients which includes seniors, adults with disabilities, or those in need of coordination that they cannot otherwise manage themselves. Clients may live at home or in any type of community setting.

Job Type: 2-3 days a week 9a-5p availability. Some after-hours, weekends as needed; Combination of in-person home visits and community visits, and work-from home/remote work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Identify and assess our patients with complex needs

· Provide an in-home assessment to identify needs and suggest the best route of care client by creating a personalized care plan primarily in person, however the following may be necessary: telehealth/video/virtual; phone calls; emails

· Provide one-on-one tailored care management to create a care team and services including accompanying clients to medical appointments

· Suggest and coordinate referrals including elder law professionals, caregiving companies, financial resources and more, depending on the assessment of client personal needs, connecting to resources, phone calls to insurance companies, following up to make sure resources were connected

· Suggestions for alternate living arrangements and assisting with a transition

· Communication for the healthcare needs to family members, caregivers and medical professionals involved in our client’s care

· Researching and providing community resources

· Document and updates activity in EHR to ensure compliance with company protocols

· May perform on-call services to ensure 24-hour availability for concerns after business hours.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

· Bachelor's of Social Work or related field

-Case management experience 1-2 years

-Experience with Seniors and caregivers or underserved populations

· Helpful but not required is knowledge and experience in working with Guardianship, Conservatorship, Trusts, and related fiduciary issues.

· Current Michigan State driver's license and a registered, insured vehicle with the ability to move between locations

· Experience in Chronic Care Management a plus

· Case Management or related Certification a plus

Assistance with CMC certification and ALCA (Aging Life Care Association) application and LMSW license given.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• -Do you work full time? IF so this is not the right fit for you. We would need someone to be available Mon through Fri business hours, at least 2-3 days per week physically (not remote/from home) as in going to clients homes, doctors offices, assisted living, etc. Other work can be done remotely (documentation, care plan, research, creating reports, etc.) but majority will be out in the field.

-Please keep in mind that at this time our company does not provide benefits (no PTO, healthcare, etc.) and there are not guaranteed hours of work (you could have 0 to no hours one week and a few the next).

-Do you have experience with case management/care management?

-Do you have experience working with seniors and caregivers?

-Are you comfortable with fast paced environment/urgent needs request timelines and deadlines and communicating with team frequently.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $37