Job Information
Bay County Case Management Worker in Bay City, Michigan
There is a full-time job vacancy with the BAY COUNTY DEPARTMENT ON AGING.
JOB TITLE: CASE MANAGEMENT WORKER
RATE OF PAY: $1,759.20/biweekly entry, progressing to *$2,006.40/biweekly after 3 years (PB05) *
Application Procedure: Apply at www.baycounty-mi.gov
*POSTING END DATE: July 8, 2024 *
Positions are full-time with benefits as provided for within the BCAMPS labor agreement, although union membership is voluntary.
Benefits include, but not limited to:
HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE LIFE INSURANCE PAID VACATION DAYS PAID HOLIDAYS (14) PAID SICK DAYS PAID PERSONAL DAYS PAID PARENTAL LEAVE PAID BEREAVEMENT PENSION WITH 4% EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION FLEX SPEND ACCOUNT
*Bay County is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
GENERAL SUMMARY: This position receives general supervision from the Senior Services Manager and Department Director. The individual filling this position is responsible for seeking out Bay County residents over the age of 60, managing a case load and setting up services and assistance to help them maintain their independence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Individual will be assigned to provide services to residents over the age of 60 residing in a specific geographic area of the county. Referrals will be accepted and sought from a variety of sources, including friends, neighbors, agencies, churches, and area hospitals.
Home visits will be completed for the purpose of completing an assessment of need, establishing a service plan, discussing the service plan with the client, and obtaining proper signatures/client releases so that referrals for services can be arranged. Seniors shall be informed of available services and assisted when needed to obtain services.
Individual will maintain accurate, up to date case files, including progress notes regarding actions taken on behalf of the client, follow-up contacts, and reassessments. Information is logged electronically utilizing a program that produces assessments, demographic reporting form and other forms required by funding agency. Computer familiarity and data entry skills essential.
Reassessments will be completed at least every 6 months, or sooner, if the client's condition necessitates closer monitoring.
Individual will make arrangements for needed services including, but not limited to, home delivered meals, homemaking, home health and any other necessary help to maintain the client's well-being.
Individual will be knowledgeable about eligibility requirements for various programs, including benefits available through agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services, Social Security Administration, Community Action Agency, Michigan Medicaid/Medicare Assistance Program, etc. The case manager will assist clients in completing application materials if assistance is not readily available through the helping agency.
Case Manager will educate clients about programs available to them to help maintain independence, such as Dial-a-Ride transportation, senior center(s) noon meal and socialization program