What are the responsibilities and job description for the SW SUPPORTS COORDINATOR position at AREA AGENCY ON AGING 1-B?
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Description
The Social Work Supports Coordinator uses person-centered principles to assess the medical, functional, psychological, financial, and environmental needs of participants. Works with participants (or caregiver) to develop a long-term care (LTC) plan and assists the participants to manage their care needs.
Duties Include:
- The SC will assess the functional, psychological, financial, and environmental needs of potential Care Management participants and participants in the Veteran Directed (VA) program.
- Work with the participant (and his/her selected designee) to develop a person-centered plan; assist and support the participant to manage their care needs. Provide LTC options and strategies including the eligibility, frequency, duration, and financing of services. Educate participants/caregivers regarding the participant's health status, health promotion, and risks and benefits of treatment options.
- Monitor and reassess participants and quality assurance activities. Accommodate daytime, evening and weekend hours when needed by the department.
- Other duties as assigned (to view the entire job description, please select the "download" button).
Qualifications
- SW Candidates: Minimum Bachelors Degree in Social Work & LLBSW OR Masters Degree in Social Work & LLMSW.
- Candidates with Experience: Must have 2-4 years of experience in clinical assessments or psycho-social assessments including: home care experience and working with a similar target population.
- Demonstrates problem solving ability and knowledge of LTC programs, eligibility requirements.
- Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a community-based setting, independently with little direct supervision of daily duties.
- Strong computer skills required in MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook; will test.
- Valid drivers license required; will travel within a geographic region utilizing own reliable transportation.
OUR INDUSTRY-LEADING BENEFITS CONSISTS OF:
Choice of 3 excellent next to zero cost Medical Plans including Dental and Vision.
401K - Agency contributes 50% match up to first 6% contribution.
Fitness and Wellness programs.
Excellent PTO package- Minimum 4 weeks accrual for the first year.
Get 10 paid holidays and 3 floating.
Mileage reimbursed for business travel.
Work schedules consist of hybrid, community-based, or office-based.
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The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.