EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Last Updated: September 5, 2023
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, Mendocino, and Sonoma counties. We offer part
and full-time positions, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits. For more
information please call (707) 468-9347 or email HR@CCMC1.org.
To Apply: You can submit an Application for Employment electronically
by downloading our Microsoft Word version and emailing it, with your resume, to CommunityCare@CCMC1.org. You can mail us
your application by printing and completing our Adobe PDF version and sending it, with your resume, to Community Care, 301
South State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. You
can also pick up or drop off applications, at any of our three locations.
Community Care Management Corporation is an equal
opportunity employer. CCMC will not discriminate and will take measures to
ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for
employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other
conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of
race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religious preferences, disabilities,
sexual identity/orientation, age, creed, color, or national origin.
All Community Care employees are required to pass State and
Federal Department of Justice background checks before the start of employment.
JOB
DESCRIPTIONS FOR CURRENT OPENINGS
DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non-Exempt |
Hours: |
40 hours per week; 100% FTE |
Program/Dept.: |
SLS |
Wage Range: |
15.50 – 18.52 |
Site: |
Ukiah Corporate |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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The
purpose of the Supported Living Service is to provide the supports necessary
to enable persons with developmental disabilities to live in independent
homes, and to participate to the maximum extent possible in the community. The staff oversees the system of support
services and care necessary to help SLS clients establish and maintain an
independent, productive and satisfying a lifestyle as possible. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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Experience
in dealing with persons with developmental and physical disabilities in work
and/or in family situations. The
ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with persons with
developmental disabilities. High school diploma or equivalent required. Possession of training and/or experience in
health and safety precautions, housecleaning, shopping, meal planning and
preparation, personal
care, cleaning, bathing, and grooming. |
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES |
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Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and
correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations. ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Job
duties will vary with individual needs, and may include the following: ·
Personal care and assisting with activities of
daily living. ·
Housecleaning and laundry. ·
Shopping, meal planning and preparation with the
client. ·
Accompaniment to medical appointments. ·
Planning and assistance with recreation, in the
home and in the community. ·
Supervision, in the home and in the community. ·
Creating documentation of support and services
delivered to clients. ·
Maintain adherence to regular work schedule. ·
Report regularly to supervisor regarding client
issues. The
Direct Support Worker are required to use their private vehicle to transport
clients for the purposes described above. Mileage reimbursement will be
afforded under these conditions at the prevailing CCMC rate. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities.
This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that
can normally be expected to change when appropriate. ·
From time to time, employees are asked to perform
duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job
descriptions. If, over the months, the
new duties and responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment,
the job description is revised. |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations will be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions
provided those accommodations pose no danger or threat to the employee,
staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create undue hardship for the Agency or its
staff. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary
ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations, and the ability to
stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light
to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Employee must be able to travel to
client’s homes, and carry any necessary equipment. Requires good hand-eye
coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp,
and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to
sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Ability
to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit other sites, and run errands
required. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The
workspace for the Direct Support Worker is located in a shared office space.
Frequent interruptions from fellow staff members and clients is expected. The
sound level is generally low to moderate. Frequent travel to perform
essential functions of the job is to be expected. The Direct Support Worker
is required to take occasional trips to other sites and outside the County to
attend training, department meetings, and attend agency events. |
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
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·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry minimum
State insurance coverage on vehicles used for work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other
consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community Care is an at will employer. Employment
with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to
termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or
without notice, and at any time. |
SOCIAL WORK CASE MANAGER |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non-Exempt |
Hours: |
40 hours per week; 100% FTE |
Program/Dept.: |
CCHAP Waiver |
Wage
Range: |
$22.44 - $26.82 per hour |
Site: |
Clearlake |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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The Case Manager reports to the Program
Director and will work closely with the case management team. This includes
coordinating closely with the Nurse Case Manager, Social Work Case Manager,
and Client Service Coordinator. The Social Work Case Manager will confer with
the Program Director about complicated client cases. The Social Work Case Manager will submit
data on a timely basis to the CCHAP Case Management Secretary for reporting
purposes. The Case Manager is responsible for case management and benefits
advocacy to people with living with HIV/AIDS in Mendocino County. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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Possession
of a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work, psychology,
counseling, or sociology, and two years of casework experience are the standard
qualifications. Individuals with HIV experience preferred. |
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES |
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Must relate well to clients in a caring but
non-judgmental manner. ·
A good understanding of the psychosocial/medical needs
of these clients is required in order to formulate an integrated,
comprehensive care plan. ·
Effective verbal and written communications ·
Strongly defined sense of professional boundaries. ·
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
and ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making. ·
Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously
with the CCHAP team. ·
Ability to network and develop relationships with
community agencies, service providers and the medical community. ·
Excellent time management and prioritization
skills. ·
Ability to interview, assess clients’ needs and to
provide supportive counseling to clients and their support systems. ·
Ability to take direction and work with minimal
supervision. ·
Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and
correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all
units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability
to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Complete psychosocial assessments covering
psychological, social and environmental concerns, including evaluation of
mental status. ·
Develop a monthly care plan with the Nurse Case
Manager. ·
Identify and develop support systems for the
client. ·
Maintain confidential client records and reports
on a timely basis, i.e., progress notes on each significant client visit or
contact. ·
Visit each client on a regular basis, including
gathering information for reporting to the State Office of AIDS. ·
Conduct interagency and/or family conferences as
necessary to serve the best interest of the client. ·
Assist client to obtain entitlements including
insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, IHSS, and other benefits. ·
Provide client advocacy and find resources for
clients as needed. ·
Assist client to obtain appropriate health care, i.e.,
arranging for transportation to medical appointments, physician referral,
dental referral, and other services. ·
Provide psychosocial intervention/counseling. ·
Provide death and dying counseling for clients and
bereavement counseling for the client’s family and support system. ·
Network with community agencies, service
providers, etc. ·
Travel required between worksites and to clients homes. ·
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director. ·
Regular attendance is required. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities.
This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that
can normally be expected to change when appropriate. ·
From time to time, employees are asked to perform
duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job
descriptions. If, over the months, the
new duties and responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment,
the job description is changed. |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no
danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create
undue hardship for the agency or its staff. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient
to visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50
pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity,
including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee
frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and
arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit
other sites, and run errands required. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The workspace for the Social Work Case
Manager is located in a semiprivate office. Frequent interruptions from
fellow staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally
low to moderate. Frequent travel perform essential functions of the job is to
be expected. The Social Work Case Manager is required to take occasional
trips to other sites and outside the County to attend training, department
meetings, and attend agency events. |
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
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·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
TB testing is required within the first 7 days of
employment, then annually thereafter. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry a
minimum of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability insurance on vehicles
used for work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other
consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community Care is an at will employer. Employment
with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to
termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or
without notice, and at any time. |
SOCIAL WORK CARE MANAGER (SWCM) |
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Supervisor: |
Supervising Care Manager |
FLSA Class: |
Non-Exempt |
Hours: |
40 hours per week |
Program/Dept.: |
MSSP |
Wage Range: |
22.44 – 26.82 |
Site: |
Ukiah Corporate |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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The Care Manager is responsible for
the physical, environmental, psychological, and social evaluation of the MSSP
client, and for the development and delivery of needed services to promote
safety and independent living. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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Possession of a Bachelor’s or Master's
degree in social work, nursing, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation,
gerontology, sociology, or related field, plus two years of experience
working with the elderly. |
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES |
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Ability to relate to the frail elderly in a caring
and non-judgmental manner ·
Ability to understand the psychosocial/medical
needs of the elderly in order to formulate an integrated, creative,
cost-effective Care Plan ·
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and
written form ·
Ability to exercise sound judgment in problem
solving ·
Ability to network, develop and maintain positive
working relationships with community agencies, service providers, and the
health care team. ·
Knowledge of medically oriented social work ·
Ability to organize time and set priorities ·
Ability to interview and assess client's needs ·
Ability to interpret eligibility requirements of
community/state social service programs to clients and families ·
Develop creative cost-effective care plans and
conduct follow-up monitoring of the plan.
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Ability to assess homes for safety and handicap
modifications. ·
Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Be able to work in stressful situations. ·
Be able to transport supplies and equipment to
client homes. ·
Be able to respond to occasional job demands which
extend beyond the usual work day. ·
Be able to work with individuals with communicable
diseases. ·
Maintain the boundaries of a professional
relationships with clients. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and
correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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The SWCM must evaluate the potential client
as a total person and identify the functional limitations that impede
independent living. This position is responsible for the follow activities: ·
Conduct in-depth assessments and reassessments
covering psychosocial, rehabilitation, and environmental concerns. ·
Refer clients to special consultants to provide
detailed evaluations and recommendations to improve the client’s functional
level. ·
Consult with NCM ·
Collaborate in the development of the care plan. ·
Conduct follow up and monitoring of client’s needs
and care plan. ·
Case recording and reporting. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities.
This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that
can normally be expected to change when appropriate. ·
From time to time, employees are asked to perform
duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job
descriptions. If, over the months, the
new duties and responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment,
the job description is changed. |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no
danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create
undue hardship for the agency or its staff. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient
to visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50
pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity,
including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee
frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and
arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit
other sites, and run errands. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The workspace for the Social Work Care
Manager is located in a private office. Frequent interruptions from fellow
staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally low to
moderate. Frequent travel to perform essential functions of the job is to be
expected. The Social Work Care Manager is required to take occasional trips
to other sites and outside the County to attend training, department
meetings, and attend agency events. |
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
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·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry a minimum
of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability insurance on vehicles used for
work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other
consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community Care is an at will employer. Employment
with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to
termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or
without notice, and at any time. |
Nurse Case Manager |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non Exempt |
Hours: |
M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 40 hrs/wk |
Program/Dept.: |
CCHAP |
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Site: |
Ukiah |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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The Case Manager reports to the Program
Director and will work closely with the case management team. This includes
coordinating closely with the Social Work Case Manager and Case Aide. The
Nurse Case Manager will confer with the Program Director about complicated
client cases. The Nurse Case Manager will submit data on a timely basis to
the CCHAP Case Aide for reporting purposes. The Case Manager is responsible
for case management and benefits advocacy to people with living with HIV/AIDS
in Mendocino County. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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R.N. with current California RN
License; minimum three years clinical experience with emphasis on HIV/AIDS
patient care, minimum two years community-based nursing preferred. |
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REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES |
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·
The Nurse Care Manager must be able to relate well
to the person with HIV/AIDS in a caring but non-judgmental manner. ·
Must have a good understanding of the
psychosocial/medical needs of the client and basic care management principles
in order to formulate an integrated approach to treatment that takes into
consideration the complicated health problems of the client. ·
An in-depth understanding of the disease process
and treatment as well as of infectious disease control is essential. ·
The Nurse Care Manager must be able to interview,
assess the client’s needs, and to provide supportive counseling to the
client/client’s support systems. ·
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
and ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions are required. ·
Good relationships with community agencies,
service providers, and the medical community must be maintained. ·
The Nurse Care Manager must be able to speak
effectively in public and to communicate well in writing, and have good
interpersonal skills. ·
Teaching and health education skills are
essential. ·
Excellent time management and prioritization
skills, and the ability to take direction and work with minimum supervision
are required. ·
Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and
correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Maintains contact with the service network for
appropriate referrals. Educates and updates the community about CCHAP as
related to client work. ·
Initially evaluates all clients for eligibility
for Waiver program and other benefits; requests confirmation of HIV/AIDS
diagnosis from physician. Obtains client signature on the necessary forms
according to the current enrollment process. ·
Evaluates each client from a medical point of
view. Interprets the history, physical, lab results, medication regimen, and
other medical information to the case management staff and the client’s care
providers (paid and/or volunteer). ·
Works with the Social Work Case Manager to develop
and oversee each client’s service plan ·
Provides no direct nursing or primary care but
coordinates appropriate community services. When appropriate, assesses the
client’s vital signs and physical status for monitoring and referral.
Provides liaison between the client’s physicians and CCHAP in order to ensure
a coordinated approach to care. Facilitates clients being seen by an HIV
Specialist and other medical provider’s offices. Provides initial the service
plan to the physician. Ensures continuity of care when the client is
receiving care from more than one source. ·
Assures re-assessments for Waiver clients to
assess needs and to collect information for State reports, such as client
demographics and units of service, etc. Writes progress notes on each
significant client contact. ·
Monitors Waiver client costs, including ordering
and documenting purchased client services
through ongoing contact with clients and providers. Adheres to the provider
manual and the defined expenditure report process. ·
Is familiar with the medical, nursing and
psycho-social resources of the community. ·
Evaluates the delivery and quality of services
provided by subcontractors and reports to the Project Director per the
quality assurance plan. ·
Attends relevant community meetings as a
representative of CCHAP per the Project Director’s request. ·
Will maintain and continue to enhance the knowledge
base and updated approaches regarding HIV/AIDS treatment. This includes
keeping abreast of relevant alternative treatment approaches. ·
Maintains documentation in charts and ARIES as
required by CCMC and Office of AIDS policies and procedures. ·
Duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or
Executive Director. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities.
This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that
can normally be expected to change when appropriate. ·
From time to time, employees are asked to perform
duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job
descriptions. If, over the months, the
new duties and responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment,
the job description is changed. |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no
danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create
undue hardship for the agency or its staff. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient
to visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50
pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity,
including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee
frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and
arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit
other sites, and run errands required. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The workspace for the Nurse Case
Manager is located in a semiprivate office. Frequent interruptions from
fellow staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally
low to moderate. Frequent travel to perform essential functions of the job is
to be expected. The Nurse Case Manager is required to take occasional trips
to other sites and outside the County to attend training, department
meetings, and attend agency events. |
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
|||
·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
TB testing is required within the first 7 days of employment,
then annually thereafter. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry a
minimum of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability insurance on vehicles
used for work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other
consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community Care is an at will employer. Employment
with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to
termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or
without notice, and at any time. |
Nurse Case Manager |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non-Exempt |
Hours: |
M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 40 hrs/wk |
Program/Dept.: |
CCHAP |
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Site: |
Clearlake |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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The Case Manager reports to the
Program Director and will work closely with the case management team. This
includes coordinating closely with the Social Work Case Manager and Client
Service Coordinator. The Nurse Case Manager will confer with the Program
Director about complicated client cases. The Nurse Case Manager will submit
data on a timely basis to the CCHAP Client Service Coordinator for reporting
purposes. The Case Manager is responsible for case management and benefits
advocacy to people with living with HIV/AIDS in Lake County. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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R.N. with current California RN
License; minimum three years clinical experience with emphasis on HIV/AIDS
patient care, minimum two years community-based nursing preferred. |
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REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES |
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·
The Nurse Case Manager must be able to relate well
to the person with HIV/AIDS in a caring but non-judgmental manner. ·
Must have a good understanding of the
psychosocial/medical needs of the client and basic care management principles
in order to formulate an integrated approach to treatment that takes into
consideration the complicated health problems of the client. ·
An in-depth understanding of the disease process
and treatment as well as of infectious disease control is essential. ·
The Nurse Care Manager must be able to interview,
assess the client’s needs, and to provide supportive counseling to the
client/client’s support systems. ·
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
and ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions are required. ·
Good relationships with community agencies,
service providers, and the medical community must be maintained. ·
The Nurse Care Manager must be able to speak
effectively in public and to communicate well in writing, and have good
interpersonal skills. ·
Teaching and health education skills are
essential. ·
Excellent time management and prioritization
skills, and the ability to take direction and work with minimum supervision
are required. ·
Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and
correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet strict
deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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·
Maintains contact with the service network for
appropriate referrals. Educates and updates the community about CCHAP as
related to client work. ·
Initially evaluates all clients for eligibility
for Waiver program and other benefits; requests confirmation of HIV/AIDS
diagnosis from physician. Obtains client signature on the necessary forms
according to the current enrollment process. ·
Evaluates each client from a medical point of
view. Interprets the history, physical, lab results, medication regimen, and
other medical information to the case management staff and the client’s care
providers (paid and/or volunteer). ·
Works with the Social Work Case Manager to develop
and oversee each client’s service plan ·
Provides no direct nursing or primary care but
coordinates appropriate community services. When appropriate, assesses the
client’s vital signs and physical status for monitoring and referral.
Provides liaison between the client’s physicians and CCHAP in order to ensure
a coordinated approach to care. Facilitates clients being seen by an HIV
Specialist and other medical provider’s offices. Provides initial the service
plan to the physician. Ensures continuity of care when the client is
receiving care from more than one source. ·
Assures re-assessments for Waiver clients to
assess needs and to collect information for State reports, such as client
demographics and units of service, etc. Writes progress notes on each
significant client contact. ·
Monitors Waiver client costs, including ordering
and documenting purchased client
services through ongoing contact with clients and providers. Adheres
to the provider manual and the defined expenditure report process. ·
Is familiar with the medical, nursing and
psycho-social resources of the community. ·
Evaluates the delivery and quality of services
provided by subcontractors and reports to the Project Director per the
quality assurance plan. ·
Attends relevant community meetings as a
representative of CCHAP per the Project Director’s request. ·
Will maintain and continue to enhance the
knowledge base and updated approaches regarding HIV/AIDS treatment. This
includes keeping abreast of relevant alternative treatment approaches. ·
Maintains documentation in charts and ARIES as
required by CCMC and Office of AIDS policies and procedures. ·
Duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or
Executive Director. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities.
This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that
can normally be expected to change when appropriate. ·
From time to time, employees are asked to perform
duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job descriptions. If, over the months, the new duties and
responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment, the job
description is changed. |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no
danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create
undue hardship for the agency or its staff. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient
to visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50
pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity,
including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee
frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and
arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit
other sites, and run errands required. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The workspace for the Nurse Case
Manager is located in a heavy traffic area. Frequent interruptions from
fellow staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally
low to moderate. Frequent travel to perform essential functions of the job is
to be expected. The Nurse Case Manager is required to take occasional trips
to other sites and outside the County to attend training, department
meetings, and attend agency events. |
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
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·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live Scan
background check before the start of employment. ·
TB testing is required within the first 7 days of
employment, then annually thereafter. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry a
minimum required by the State of California for bodily injury liability
insurance on vehicles used for work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other
consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community Care is an at will employer. Employment
with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to
termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or
without notice, and at any time. |
NURSE CARE MANAGER (NCM) |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non Exempt |
Hours: |
Mon-Fri; 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
Program/Dept.:
|
MSSP |
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Site: |
Ukiah |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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MSSP uses a team approach to care 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 (NCM) will work closely with a Social Work
Care Manager to assess needs, and to plan, coordinate and monitor care. The NCM must also maintain open
communication and cooperative working relationships with other case
management team members. The NCM is a
liaison between MSSP and the medical community. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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RN certificate and current California
License. A 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. |
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES |
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·
Ability to relate to the frail elderly in a caring
and non-judgmental manner and to relate to professionals and caregivers. ·
Sensitivity and awareness of client’s rights,
wishes and needs. ·
An in-depth understanding of the effects of drugs
on elderly, as well as a basic grasp of Gerontological assessment skills. ·
Ability to interview and perform comprehensive
assessments of client health conditions, health habits, cognition,
environment and needs. ·
Ability to understand the psychological/medical
needs of the elderly in order to formulate a creative and cost-effective Care
Plan. ·
Ability to relate to, and communicate effectively
with, physicians, discharge planner, home health providers and representatives
of the helping bureaucracies. ·
Ability to evaluate and interpret client’s health
needs to staff, physicians and other service providers. ·
Ability to network, develop and maintain positive
working relationships with community agencies, service providers, and the
health care team. ·
Ability to exercise sound judgment in problem
solving. ·
Ability to organize time and set priorities. ·
Ability to communicate difficult ideas clearly in
oral and written form. ·
Ability to work in a cooperative and harmonious manner
as a member of the multidisciplinary team. ·
Ability to assess homes for safety and handicap
modifications. ·
Be able to transport supplies and equipment to
client homes. ·
Be able to work in stressful situations. ·
Be able to respond to occasional job demands which
extend beyond the usual work day. ·
Be able to work with individuals with communicable
diseases. ·
Maintain the boundaries of a professional
relationships with clients. ·
Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and
correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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The NCM must evaluate the potential client
as a total person and identify the functional and health limitations that
impede independent living. The NCM is
responsible for the follow activities: ·
Conduct in-depth assessments and/or reassessments
covering medical, health, and rehabilitation concerns. ·
Certify level of care determinations. ·
Perform physical assessments as necessary and
interpret clinical findings. ·
Work with physicians and other health
professionals. ·
Consult with SWCM ·
Collaborate in the development of the care plan. ·
Implement the services detailed in the care plan. ·
Conduct follow-up and monitoring of client’s needs
and care plan. ·
Identify and develop support systems for the
client. ·
Case recording and reporting. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities.
This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that
can normally be expected to change when appropriate. From time to time, employees are asked
to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job descriptions. If, over the months, the new duties and
responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment, the job
description is changed. |
|||
PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
|||
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no
danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create
undue hardship for the agency or its staff. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient
to visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50
pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity,
including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee
frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and
arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit
other sites, and run errands required. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
|||
The workspace for the Nurse Case
Manager is located in a heavy traffic area. Frequent interruptions from
fellow staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally
low to moderate. Frequent travel to perform essential functions of the job is
to be expected. The Nurse Case Manager is required to take occasional trips
to other sites and outside the County to attend training, department
meetings, and attend agency events. |
|||
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
|||
·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry a
minimum California state liability insurance on vehicles used for work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other
consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community Care is an at will employer. Employment
with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to
termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or
without notice, and at any time. |
NURSE CARE MANAGER (NCM) |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non-Exempt |
Hours: |
Mon-Fri; 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
Program/Dept.:
|
MSSP |
|
|
Site: |
Clearlake |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
|||
MSSP uses a team approach to care 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 (NCM) will work closely with a Social Work
Care Manager to assess needs, and to plan, coordinate and monitor care. The NCM must also maintain open
communication and cooperative working relationships with other case management
team members. The NCM is a liaison
between MSSP and the medical community. |
|||
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
|||
RN certificate and current California
License. A 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. |
|||
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES |
|||
·
Ability to relate to the frail elderly in a caring
and non-judgmental manner and to relate to professionals and caregivers. ·
Sensitivity and awareness of client’s rights,
wishes and needs. ·
An in-depth understanding of the effects of drugs
on elderly, as well as a basic grasp of Gerontological assessment skills. ·
Ability to interview and perform comprehensive
assessments of client health conditions, health habits, cognition,
environment and needs. ·
Ability to understand the psychological/medical
needs of the elderly in order to formulate a creative and cost-effective Care
Plan. ·
Ability to relate to, and communicate effectively
with, physicians, discharge planner, home health providers and
representatives of the helping bureaucracies. ·
Ability to evaluate and interpret client’s health
needs to staff, physicians and other service providers. ·
Ability to network, develop and maintain positive
working relationships with community agencies, service providers, and the
health care team. ·
Ability to exercise sound judgment in problem
solving. ·
Ability to organize time and set priorities. ·
Ability to communicate difficult ideas clearly in
oral and written form. ·
Ability to work in a cooperative and harmonious
manner as a member of the multidisciplinary team. ·
Ability to assess homes for safety and handicap
modifications. ·
Be able to transport supplies and equipment to
client homes. ·
Be able to work in stressful situations. ·
Be able to respond to occasional job demands which
extend beyond the usual work day. ·
Be able to work with individuals with communicable
diseases. ·
Maintain the boundaries of a professional
relationships with clients. ·
Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and
correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry
out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
|||
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
|||
The NCM must evaluate the potential
client as a total person and identify the functional and health limitations
that impede independent living. The NCM
is responsible for the follow activities: ·
Conduct in-depth assessments and/or reassessments
covering medical, health, and rehabilitation concerns. ·
Certify level of care determinations. ·
Perform physical assessments as necessary and
interpret clinical findings. ·
Work with physicians and other health
professionals. ·
Consult with SWCM ·
Collaborate in the development of the care plan. ·
Implement the services detailed in the care plan. ·
Conduct follow-up and monitoring of client’s needs
and care plan. ·
Identify and develop support systems for the
client. ·
Case recording and reporting. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities.
This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that
can normally be expected to change when appropriate. From time to time, employees are asked
to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job
descriptions. If, over the months, the
new duties and responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment,
the job description is changed. |
|||
PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
|||
The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no
danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create
undue hardship for the agency or its staff. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient
to visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50
pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity,
including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee
frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and
arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit
other sites, and run errands required. |
|||
WORK ENVIRONMENT |
|||
The workspace for the Nurse Case
Manager is located in a heavy traffic area. Frequent interruptions from
fellow staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally
low to moderate. Frequent travel to perform essential functions of the job is
to be expected. The Nurse Case Manager is required to take occasional trips
to other sites and outside the County to attend training, department
meetings, and attend agency events. |
|||
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
|||
·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry a minimum
California state liability insurance on vehicles used for work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other
consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community Care is an at will employer. Employment
with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to
termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or
without notice, and at any time. |
COMMUNITY CARE BOARD MEMBER |
LOCATION Ukiah,
CA HOURS: 2.5
hours per month COMPENSATION: Volunteer
Position The
Community Care Management Corporation (CCMC) Board of Directors is soliciting
applications for new volunteer board members. CCMC
was established as a 501(c) (3) on October 29, 1984 in Mendocino County. The
primary purpose of this organization is to provide social and health care
support services to the vulnerable community members in our region so that
they may live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. We
predominantly serve the elderly, intellectually disabled adults, and people
living with HIV/AIDS, who reside in Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties. We
are seeking experienced and energetic individuals with professional knowledge
in the areas of: non-profit management, healthcare, social work, behavioral
health, finances, law, policy making, and/or fundraising. Board members must
live within our three service counties. CCMC’s
Board of Directors is currently composed of 7 members who are professionals
of various disciplines, and who represent Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma
Counties. The Board of Directors meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the
month from 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. at Community Care’s main office, located
at 301 S. State St. in Ukiah. Please
click here
to download an application. Please submit an application
to hr@ccmc1.org. |