Care Manager, Adult Foster Care

SUMMARY The AFC provider must employ a care manager to provide psychosocial and counseling assistance for the AFC program. This position is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Conduct ongoing psychosocial assessment and evaluation of a member’s appropriateness for AFC, as needed;

2. Evaluate, support, and train the AFC caregiver;a. Support and train the caregiver in all aspects of psychological, social, safety and independent activities of daily living.3. Provide continued training to all members and caregivers to insure safe practices

4. Ensure implementation of the AFC plan of care; help members to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal problems, and participant's part in creating them.

a. Conduct on-site visits with each member at the qualified setting: for Level I, bimonthly (alternating with the bimonthly visit by the registered nurse); for Level II, monthly;5. Complete a care-management progress note corresponding with each on-site visit or encounter and upon significant change;6. Conduct regular, periodic evaluations and assessments, at least annually, to ensure that each qualified setting where AFC is provided meets the requirements of 130 CMR 408.435;7. Make referrals to appropriate service providers if a member requires health or social services other than AFC;

8. Provide timely assistance and respond to urgent or emergency needs of the member;

9. Compile and maintain member records as required according to policy and procedures, to include leaves of absence, assistance and accountability.

10. Develop an emergency backup and personal care contingency plan for each member, that includes an alternative care plan for the member if the AFC caregiver is temporarily unavailable or unable to provide care.11. Implement Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulations (130 CMR 408.000) that are published as Subchapter 4 of the Adult Foster Care Manual.12. Implement PRIDE Policy and Procedures to assist members in establishing program goals and positive outcomes.

13. Prepare required reports to insure AFC Program meets all requirements and regulation and inform Director on any conditions in participant situations or local agencies which may impact the provision of service.

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 are available as required.

Qualifications:1. Bachelor’s degree and two years’ clinical experience in the care of elderly or disabled persons or2. Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university and one to two years related experience and/or training

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as banking recordkeeping, adding receipts, doing budgets, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Valid Driver’s Licenses, physical exam and TB screen within 12 months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

“Pride, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability."

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24