Job Opening: Care Manager
- Company
- Elder Services of Cape Cod & Islands,Inc
- Location
- South Dennis, MA
- Posted on
- May 15, 2024
Assess & monitor the needs of the consumer & implement a service plan
which is following the Executive Office of Elder Affairs & Elder
Services of Cape Cod & the Islands Home Care Program regulations &
contract obligations. Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct an initial
assessment of the consumer\'s physical, social, environmental, &
emotional status to determine needs, income, & age eligibility. Develop
a service plan & supportive networks through contact with the consumer,
those involved with the consumer (family members, physician, clergy,
etc.) & in consultation with the Supervisor. Assist the consumer to
obtain & utilize other community services such as a certified agency,
housing, fuel assistance, council on aging, MassHealth, etc. Provide
education & support to the consumer & those directly involved with
consumer?s support network. Provide intervention services when
appropriate. Maintain consumer records, ensuring compliance with
Executive Office of Elder Affairs & Elder Services of Cape Cod & the
Islands. Attend assigned Team meetings weekly & other meetings as
needed. Contacts are made on a regular basis with the entire range of
Agency personnel. Contacts made on a regular basis with members of the
community, service providers, consumers/caregivers, & their families.
Other duties as assigned. Skills & Abilities: Ability to collaborate,
take initiative, provide/ receive feedback. Ability to communicate &
work with the elderly & community resources serving the elderly
population. Excellent computer skills required. Ability to work
independently & professionally. Valid MA driver\'s license & car
required Education, Licensure & Experience: Bachelor\'s degree in social
work, human services, nursing, psychology, sociology or related field
from an accredited college or university. OR Bachelor\'s degree in
another discipline with experience or strong interest in in human
services via previous employment or volunteer activities Physical
Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk & working on a
computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. Travel Required daily
throughout the service area. Travel to training & meetings as needed.