Social Work Float Support Coordinator (LBSW / LLBSW)
Full Time / Exempt / Full Benefits
Salary Range = $47,974 - $58,140
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: May carry a partial caseload using their educational, communication, and observational skills to perform an assessment of participants’ functional and medical care needs according to the MI Choice Home and Community Based Services program guides. This position will provide coverage for SW Supports Coordinators as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct functional assessment of participant health needs.
Using a person-centered approach, develop a plan of care in conjunction with participant, all allies participant wishes to be involved in the planning process and participant’s physician. Assist participant with setting both frequency and duration of services, and implement plan as approved by participant.
Seek clinical consultation from supervisory staff as needed to assure high-quality plans of care.
Monitor participant’s condition and provision of service pertaining to participant’s plan of care. Adjust plan as determined through reassessment or normal monitoring. Maintain communication with participant’s family and physician. Serve as participant’s advocate.
Maintain participant’s files and pertinent program records.
Review and utilize current information on geriatric and chronic care nursing as part of meeting participants' functional and medical care needs.
Assist with monthly contacts as assigned.
Coordinate public transportation for eligible participants.
Case transfer coordination:
Tracks SC caseload numbers and sends transfer instructions to SCs
Receives completed checklist and confirms case transfer
Updates caseload numbers weekly
Receives and reviews all Self-Determination enrollment paperwork and forwards approval to supervisor.
Monitors participants with hospitalization settings monthly:
Receives monthly list of hospitalized participants that will exceed 30 days
Sends instructions to SC and CCs supervisor to follow procedure grid if participant is hospitalized on the 31st day.
Review Compass assessments as needed.
Review participant’s acuity levels and service needs.
Assist Housing Coordinator as needed.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
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 accommodations 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 possess a cell phone.
- Must be a current Michigan Licensed Social Worker.
- Must have initial testing for tuberculosis, then annual review.
- 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. Minimum of one year home care experience preferred. Experience working with older and/or disabled adults preferred.
