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
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,
Linkages Social Worker Case Manager for a community-based, non-profit program in
JOB TITLE: Nurse Care Manager
DEPARTMENT:
MSSP
Program, Clearlake
REPORTS
TO: Supervising
Care Manager
HOURS: 32
hours per week (80% time)
LOCATION:
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
Skills Required:
The Nurse Care Manager will:
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Administer the
Health Assessment and prepare a narrative Assessment Summary.
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Carry out
certification and recertification of SNF and ICF level of care.
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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.
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Prepare service
notes on each significant client contact.
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Assist case manager
in coordinating appropriate community services.
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Assess client’s
vital signs and physical status for monitoring and referral.
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Provide liaison
between client physicians and MSSP in order to insure a coordinated approach to
care.
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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.
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Become familiar with
the medical resources of the community.
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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.
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:
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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.
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Ability to perform a
comprehensive assessment of client's psychological and physical function.
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Be sensitive to and
aware of client’s rights, wishes and needs.
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Ability to
understand the psychosocial/medical needs of the client in order to formulate
an integrated, creative, comprehensive and cost-effective Care Plan.
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Possess knowledge of
medically oriented social work.
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Possess knowledge of
the service delivery system for the elderly and disabled and function as a
benefits advocate for entitlements, etc.
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Ability to interpret
eligibility requirements of social and health care programs to clients and
families.
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Ability to provide
supportive counseling and conflict resolution to clients and families.
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Ability to gain
access to clients' homes and to transport and install equipment in their homes.
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Ability to assess
homes for safety and handicap modifications.
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Ability to exercise
sound judgment in problem solving.
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Ability to
communicate difficult ideas clearly in oral and written form.
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Ability to organize
time and set priorities.
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Ability to monitor
costs and manage a complex budget.
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Possess basic
computer skills.
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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:
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Complete
psychosocial assessments and narratives covering functional, psychological,
social, and environmental concerns.
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Develop creative
cost-effective Care Plans, implement these plans, and conduct
follow-up monitoring of the plans.
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Maintain
confidential case recording and reporting on a timely basis, i.e., progress
notes.
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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.
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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.
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Refer the client to
specialist consultants to provide detailed evaluations and recommendations
regarding the client's health, functional, or mental status, etc., if
necessary.
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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.
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Assist client to
obtain appropriate health care, i.e. physician referrals, assistance with
appointments, transportation to appointments, etc.
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Coordinate hospital
discharges to maximize client stability and minimize readmissions.
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Monitor for client
safety and potential abuse, and coordinate with APS when appropriate.
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Identify and develop
natural support systems for the client.
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Provide supportive
counseling and advocate for the client as necessary.
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Conduct interagency
and/or family conferences as necessary for the best interest of the client.
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Assist client and
family or caregivers with conflict resolution.
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Provide eldercare
education to client, family, caregivers and the community.
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Prepare and update written
case reports, records and forms in accordance with professional social casework
practices and applicable to AAA, State and Federal requirements.
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Participate in
professional meetings, conferences, community activities, trainings and
continuing education programs as assigned/approved by the Supervisor.
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Educate the
community about Linkages, update the community as needed.
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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.