What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Manager 1 OPTIONS position at SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AREA?
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SOUTHWESTERN PA AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Full-Time
Uniontown, PA Location
Overall Function:
Provides care management services to consumers requiring home and community-based services, enabling them to remain in their homes.
Essential Functions:
- Develops and maintains an In-Home Care Plan required for the consumer and oversees the cost of care provided to the consumer.
- Conducts comprehensive psychosocial reassessments as necessary to determine the continued medical and social support required for in-home care.
- Coordinates needed in-home meals, personal care, and home support services with health care and other providers.
- Monitors the effectiveness of the In-Home Care Plan implementation through follow-up visits at prescribed intervals.
- Provides technical assistance and counseling to consumers and families, ensuring service delivery and social and emotional support.
- Prepares and submits all required case forms, reports, billings, documentation, and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner.
- Participates in case conferences with all levels of program staff.
- Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree, which includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) credits in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial entitlement programs and health/social services available to the consumers.
- Demonstrated ability to make incisive observations, obtain vital information, and make appropriate recommendations during consumer/family interviews and/or while reviewing case records.
- Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
- Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
Available Benefits:
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
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