Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Hourly rate starts at $28.05
Job Description :
The Case Manager manages clients eligible for In-Home programs within the service area of Utah, Wasatch, and Summit Counties. This position may facilitate the transition from long-term care facilities to less restrictive, community-based facilities. The Case Manager possesses a strong knowledge of community and economic issues related to human & social services, and an understanding of health, nutrition, and supportive services relating to aging adults who meet nursing home level of care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Oversees case management for eligible clients
- Coordinates with RN to ensure an appropriate level of service to clients
- Identifies appropriate community resources to provide additional support
- Monitors care plans and coordinates with designated service providers
- Processes intakes for in-home service programs
- Facilitates the transition from long-term care facilities to less restrictive, community-based settings as needed
- Provides information and referrals; serves as an active client advocate
- Ensures safe living environments for clients
- Travels throughout MAG's service area (Summit, Utah, and Wasatch Counties)
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Valid Social Service Worker (SSW) licenseAt least one year of work experience providing case management for aging adultsA valid State of Utah drivers' license, or the ability to get oneA solid understanding of caregiving issues and responsibilitiesFamiliarity with community resources that support the needs of aging adultsUnderstanding of community and economic issues related to human / social servicesKnowledge of health, nutrition, and supportive services for aging adultsPreferred Qualifications :
Fluent in Spanish - highly preferred