Geriatric Support Services Coordinator- Bilingual - Holyoke, United States - WestMass Eldercare
Description
Come be a part of a vibrant team that values collaboration, quality work and dedication to our mission at WestMass ElderCare Our hybrid remote schedule, excellent benefits, and attainable work life balance are just a few of the qualities that make WMEC a great place to work.
At WMEC you are not just working, you aremaking a difference in the lives of countless community members. _Do you want to be a part of that positive difference?_
The Geriatric Support Service Coordinator as a member of the interdisciplinary elder care team is an integral component of the community care and long-term care management system for elders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be knowledgeable of and comply with all state, federal and agency regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to elder services and WestMass ElderCare's mission.
- Completes initial intakes utilizing a comprehensive needs assessments on consumers generally 60 + years of age for eligibility, need, and appropriate services.
- Develops a plan of care addressing individual needs of consumer and coordinates needed home services.
- Provides ongoing outreach with area aging network.
- Acts as CCA SCO GSSC Care manager for enrolled consumers and complies with CCA SCO documentation and assessment requirements.
- Assists consumers and their families in identifying and securing appropriate services utilizing resources from the Home Care and/or other appropriate programs, existing community services, and other formal and informal supports.
- In coordination and cooperation with the interdisciplinary care management team, develops a plan of care for designated individuals, effectively addressing their needs and taking into consideration all available funding and service resources.
- Coordinates the delivery of services, linking the consumer to the full range of appropriate systems to meet their needs and comply with WMEC guidelines.
- Completes, updates, and maintains comprehensive case records according to established procedures and time frames for each client in a caseload. This includes completing and keeping current consumer records in SIMS.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Possesses the ability and willingness to support the mission statement, goals and policies of WestMass ElderCare; and has the ability to interpret, understand and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures as set forth by the Agency and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
- Possesses a Bachelor's Degree with preferred major in social work, human services, nursing, psychology, sociology or a related field.
- Bachelor's Degree in another discipline from those stated above will have demonstrated experience and/or strong interest in the field of human services via previous employment, internship, volunteer activity and/or additional studies.
- Of Hispanic cultural and linguistic background, with the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (orally and written).
- Possesses knowledge of the aging process, community resources and social health intervention techniques desirable.
- Satisfactory background check that includes CORI, SORI, SAMs GSA, Mass Health Exclusion List and OIG check.
- Valid driver's license required. Vehicle available during all working hours. Vehicle should be Registered and inspected in accordance w 540 CMR 4.00.
Pay:
From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- Case management: 2 years (required)
Language:
- Spanish (required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Holyoke, MA 01040
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