Employment Opportunities

Last Updated: August 25, 2008


Community Care is seeking individuals who are excited to join a friendly, team-oriented, dynamic organization. Community Care is a non-profit provider of care management and referral services in Lake and Mendocino Counties. We offer part and full-time positions, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits. For more information please call (707) 468-9347 or email CommunityCare@pacific.net.  Community Care is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

Current Opening(s):

 

MSSP Nurse Care Manager in Clearlake. MSSP provides care management to help seniors live an independent life at home.  B.S.N. or P.H.N. certificate and current California License.  R.N. may apply for a waiver with the state.  Position is for 80% time with competitive pay; benefits include:  paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. See job description below. Send  résumé to: Community Care, 301 South State Street, Ukiah, CA  95482 or email: CommunityCare@pacific.net   707-468-9347  EOE

 

Linkages Social Worker Case Manager for a community-based, non-profit program in Fort Bragg. Linkages serves adults with disabilities who need help to live an independent life at home. MSW, BSW, or BA and one year of casework experience in related field required. Position is for 50% time with competitive pay; benefits include:  paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Send résumé to: ATTN: E. Heine, Community Care, 205 South Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA  95437 or e-mail to: elaineheine@hotmail.com   707-964-4027  EOE.



Job Description(s):



JOB TITLE:  
            Nurse Care Manager

DEPARTMENT:       MSSP Program, Clearlake

REPORTS TO:          Supervising Care Manager

HOURS:                     32 hours per week (80% time)

LOCATION:              LAKE County; office in Clearlake

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: B.S.N., or P.H.N. certificate and current California License.  R.N. may apply for a waiver with the state.

Experience: Minimum three (3) years of general nursing experience with experience in public health nursing or related field.  Experience in assessment and/or the care of the elderly is also required.           


GENERAL STATEMENT:

MSSP is a client centered multidisciplinary program whose mission is to prevent or delay the long term institutionalization of frail Medi-Cal eligible elders who are at risk of placement.  MSSP uses a team approach to case management. The Nurse Care Manager is responsible for the health evaluation of the client and development and delivery of health related services to promote independent living. The Nurse Care Manager will work closely with a Case Manager to assess needs, and to plan, coordinate and monitor care.  The HP must also maintain open communication and cooperative working relationships with other case management team members.  The HP is a liaison between MSSP and all members of the medical communities in Lake County. 

 

Skills Required:

The Nurse Care Manager will:

§         Administer the Health Assessment and prepare a narrative Assessment Summary.

§         Carry out certification and recertification of SNF and ICF level of care.

§         Evaluate each client from a health status point of view.

§         Interpret the history, physical, lab results, medications regime, and other medical information to the case management staff.

§         Assist the case management team in developing the Care Plan for each new and reassessed client, with special emphasis on client health needs.

§         Prepare service notes on each significant client contact.

§         Assist case manager in coordinating appropriate community services.

§         Assess client’s vital signs and physical status for monitoring and referral.

§         Provide liaison between client physicians and MSSP in order to insure a coordinated approach to care.

§         Oversee the service delivery for each client from a health standpoint, refer for needed health services, advocate for client health care needs and ensure that those health care needs are met.

§         Work cooperatively with physicians, discharge planners and nursing home staff to evaluate a discharge.

§         Become familiar with the medical resources of the community.

§         Educate the health care community about MSSP, update the community as needed.

§         Attend trainings and conferences as required.


Special Requirements
:

Employee must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.  Employee must carry at least the minimum of $15,000/$30,000 automobile liability/bodily injury insurance on the automobile used for work. 

 

The specific needs of the clients require that the employee be able to:

§         Transport supplies and equipment to clients’ homes, including lifting up to 25 lbs.

§         Work in stressful situations, including client crisis situations.

§         Respond to occasional work demands that extend beyond the usual workday.

§         Utilize universal precautions to work safely with individuals with infectious diseases. 

 

§         Attend trainings and seminars, sometimes out of county, as requested.

§         Be able to gain access to a variety of client homes, including homes located upstairs and ramps.

 

§         Maintain the boundaries of a professional relationship with clients.






TITLE:                     Care Manager

DEPARTMENT:    Linkages Program

HOURS:                  20 hours per week (50%)

LOCATION:           MENDOCINO County:  Fort Bragg

REPORTS TO:       Supervising Care Manager

HOURS:                  Flexible; M - F

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education and Experience:

Possession of a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, gerontology, or sociology, and one year of casework experience, primarily with a caseload of elderly and younger disabled adults are the standard qualifications. 

 

Skills Required:

§         Ability to relate to the frail elderly and younger disabled adults in a caring and non-judgmental manner, and to relate to a wide variety of people in a wide variety of circumstances.

 

§         Ability to perform a comprehensive assessment of client's psychological and physical function.

 

§         Be sensitive to and aware of client’s rights, wishes and needs.

§         Ability to understand the psychosocial/medical needs of the client in order to formulate an integrated, creative, comprehensive and cost-effective Care Plan.

 

§         Possess knowledge of medically oriented social work.

§         Possess knowledge of the service delivery system for the elderly and disabled and function as a benefits advocate for entitlements, etc.

 

§         Ability to interpret eligibility requirements of social and health care programs to clients and families.

 

§         Ability to provide supportive counseling and conflict resolution to clients and families.

 

§         Ability to gain access to clients' homes and to transport and install equipment in their homes.

 

§         Ability to assess homes for safety and handicap modifications.

§         Ability to exercise sound judgment in problem solving.

§         Ability to communicate difficult ideas clearly in oral and written form.

§         Ability to organize time and set priorities.

§         Ability to monitor costs and manage a complex budget.

§         Possess basic computer skills.

§         Ability to organize and participate in fundraising and grant writing activities.


Working Relationships
:

The Linkages Care Manager will report to and work under the direction of the Supervising Care Manager in carrying out all care management procedures and in areas related to the planning and implementation of the program.

 

In the course of care management activities, the Care Manager must maintain liaison and positive professional working relationships with agency staff, community agencies and service providers including Adult Protective Services, IHSS, healthcare providers, acute hospital and skilled nursing facilities staff, and other social and health services providers.  S/He will coordinate community resources and local service delivery for the benefit of the client.

 

The Care Manager will establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients and their families or support systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

General Statement:

Linkages is a client centered case management program whose mission is to prevent or delay long term care institutionalization of persons who are at risk of placement, but not eligible for these services through any other agency or program.  The Care Manager is responsible for the physical, psychological, and social evaluation of the Linkages client, and for the development and delivery of needed services to promote independent living.  The Case Manager must be able to take direction, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work with minimal supervision.  Effective analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and verbal and written communication skills are required.  Strict rules of client confidentiality must be observed.

 

Duties:

§         Complete psychosocial assessments and narratives covering functional, psychological, social, and environmental concerns.

 

§         Develop creative cost-effective Care Plans, implement these plans, and conduct follow-up monitoring of the plans.

 

§         Maintain confidential case recording and reporting on a timely basis, i.e., progress notes.

 

§         Contact each client on a regular basis, in person or by telephone.  Each client will be visited at least quarterly.  Contact during the off months can be made by telephone.

 

§         Refer for or authorize the purchase of needed client services, monitor the adequacy of service delivery, and the costs of the services.  Advocate for needed benefits.  Authorize home care services and monitor such service provisions and their costs.

 

§         Refer the client to specialist consultants to provide detailed evaluations and recommendations regarding the client's health, functional, or mental status, etc., if necessary.

 

§         Coordinate client services, service delivery, and referrals with multiple health care and social service providers to avoid duplication of services.  Maintain frequent contact with service providers.

 

§         Assist client to obtain appropriate health care, i.e. physician referrals, assistance with appointments, transportation to appointments, etc.

 

§         Coordinate hospital discharges to maximize client stability and minimize readmissions.

 

§         Monitor for client safety and potential abuse, and coordinate with APS when appropriate.

 

§         Identify and develop natural support systems for the client.

 

§         Provide supportive counseling and advocate for the client as necessary.

 

§         Conduct interagency and/or family conferences as necessary for the best interest of the client.

 

§         Assist client and family or caregivers with conflict resolution.

 

§         Provide eldercare education to client, family, caregivers and the community.

 

§         Prepare and update written case reports, records and forms in accordance with professional social casework practices and applicable to AAA, State and Federal requirements.

 

§         Participate in professional meetings, conferences, community activities, trainings and continuing education programs as assigned/approved by the Supervisor.

 

§         Educate the community about Linkages, update the community as needed.

 

§         Assist with ongoing evaluation of service providers and provide feedback to the Supervisor, Executive Director and Contract Manager.


Special Requirements
:

Employee must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.  Employee must carry at least the minimum of $15,000/$30,000 automobile liability/bodily injury insurance on the automobile used for work. 

 

The specific needs of the clients require that the employee be able to:

§         Transport supplies and equipment to clients’ homes, including lifting up to 25 lbs.

§         Work in stressful situations, including client crisis situations.

§         Respond to occasional work demands that extend beyond the usual workday.

§         Utilize universal precautions to work safely with individuals with infectious diseases. 

§         Attend trainings and seminars, sometimes out of county, as requested.

§         Be able to gain access to a variety of client homes, including homes located upstairs and ramps.

§         Adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics.

§         Maintain the boundaries of a professional relationship with clients.