Care Manager/social Worker - New York, United States - Selfhelp Community Services Inc

Selfhelp Community Services Inc

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Summary:
A care manager/ social worker works with health systems and providers to identify and serve older adults. Identify opportunities within the community programs that would benefit client's needs.

Principal Responsibilities:

Provides care coordination navigation for referred clients including:
Accepts referrals from medical practice, home care agency or other health system provider.
Completes comprehensive inhome assessments to determine needs.
Creates and implements care plans that meet clients' needs and preferences.
Maintains close communication with client's primary care physician to provide informed care.
Monitors care plans client needs, reassessing and revising care plans as needed.
Provides information and referral, advocacy, benefit, and entitlement counseling.
Arranges mental health interventions for older adults and their caregivers, when necessary

This includes:

Conducting depression and anxiety screenings when appropriate and screen for caregiver stress when applicable.
Providing supportive counseling to older adults and their caregivers.
Participates as a member of the interagency team:
Participates in staff and care office interdisciplinary meetings.
Participates in quality assurance activities and seeks guidance and clinical supervision.
Must maintains up to date professional knowledge of the geriatric field, community services entitlement benefits, clinical skills and competencies
Adhere to organization's standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including but not limited to
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regard to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
Supports organization's mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers.
Adheres to the organization's policy regarding absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards.

Salary Range :
$58,000 - $61,800 per year commensurate with experience

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

MSW preferred. Will consider bachelor's degree in similar field
Two years of experience in social work and at least one year of experience in geriatrics.
Must be able to conduct inhomevisits.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Excellent customer service skills with a focus on treating clients with respect and dignity.
Able to multitask and work independently with a great attention to detail

Working Conditions/Physical Demand:

Business office environment with phone and computer use.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Employee will be expected to travel to client's home via public transportation.
This position is hybrid schedule with office/field work 23 times per week.

Education:
Required

Bachelors or better in Other

Preferred

Masters or better in Social Work

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR c)