Description

The Care Management program is currently seeking a motivated, assertive, Care Coordinator/Social Worker to service the Santa Monica Regional office and its surrounding territory. The Care Coordinator will provide efficient, comprehensive, and effective care management services to older adult and disabled residents which include a comprehensive assessment of the clients, development of a written care plan with measurable outcomes, arrangement and coordination of services, and client follow-up to monitor the effectiveness of the services arranged and assess the need for additional services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct biopsychosocial in-home assessments, including paper documentation and input documentation into software system for LA County.
• Develop a written care plan with measurable outcomes to address and implement an agreed upon action plan for client needs.
• Identify appropriate resources and mobilize them to address client needs and resolve problems.
• Arrange and coordinate services on behalf of client.
• Maintain contact with client to monitor the effectiveness of the services arranged for client and assess the need for additional services.
• Write accurate, thorough, and specific client assessments, letters, emails, and other communication. Complete timely, accurate and thorough documentation for client files.
• Enter service recordings into software system on a weekly basis.
• Prepare for and participate in weekly care management staff meetings.
• Oversee Information & Referral call line on a weekly basis.
• Field travel to client’s homes and other sites as needed, up to 50% of the time.

Job Requirements:

Education

• Minimum requirement - Master's in Social Work (MSW). Master’s in Gerontology (MSG) or related human services field.

Experience & Other Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: gerontology, long-term care and/or advocacy, or social work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Field work experience with ethnically diverse populations.
• Bi-lingual language skills a plus.
• Previous case management experience strongly preferred; knowledgeable of community resources and needs of client population.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and satisfactory criminal background check required.
• Must travel throughout designated service territory.

Benefits & Compensation:

We offer competitive salaries DOE, plus comprehensive benefits: 80% company-paid medical, 100% company-paid dental, 401(k) plan with employer matching, FSA, optional life and vision insurance, 11 paid holidays plus PTO.

Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications

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