Our Mission: To provide a comprehensive and coordinated system of services designed to promote the independence and dignity of older persons and their families in Muskegon, Oceana, and Ottawa counties - a mission compelling us to focus on older persons in greatest need and to advocate for all.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs assessment of and coordinates services related to Care Management of the participant’s social, emotional, and financial needs. Plans for care to meet these needs and assesses entitlement programs and basic need services. Implements long-term care services plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts functional assessment of our participants' health needs.
Using a person-centered approach, develop a plan of care in conjunction with the participant, all allies’ participant wishes to be involved in the planning process, and the participant’s physician. Assist participant with setting both frequency and duration of services, and implement plan as approved by participant.
Provides advocacy and arrange for care not available in the formal network (i.e., socialization, service needs) as specified in participant plans of care.
Monitors participant condition and provision of service pertaining to plans of care. Adjust plan as determined through reassessment or normal monitoring. Maintains communication with participant’s family and physician.
Maintains participant files and a tracking system for participants applying for and receiving entitlement services, and other pertinent program records.
Seeks clinical consultation from supervisory staff as needed to assure high-quality plans of care.
Manages participants’ eligibility process for financial assistance, including communications with DHHS Eligibility Specialist and preparing and tracking necessary applications.
Keeps current on gerontological social work trends and skills needed to be successful.
Adjust to changing guidelines regarding the MI Choice Waiver contract, etc.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
- Must have reliable transportation and provide current proof of automobile insurance.
- Must be a current Michigan Licensed Social Worker.
- Must have a test for tuberculosis upon hire and an annual review thereafter.
- Must be able to pass all background checks.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in social work from a four-year college or university with two to three years of experience. Must have a current State of Michigan Social Worker license. (LLBSW or BSW) Minimum of one year home care experience preferred. Experience working with older and/or disabled adults preferred.
