What are the responsibilities and job description for the AFC Care Manager position at UCP of Western Massachusetts, Inc.?
Care Manager - Adult Foster Care (AFC)
Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours)
Job Location: North Adams, MA office with caseload in Berkshire County
Job Location: North Adams, MA office with caseload in Berkshire County
$17.50 per hour
The Adult Foster Care (AFC) Manager is a professional support position responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring AFC members. The care manager’s responsibilities include providing psychosocial and counseling assistance for the AFC program and timely reporting.
Benefits include:
- Health insurance 1st of the month after hire date
- Agency paid life and disability insurance
- Vacation/Sick/Personal/Holiday program
- Tuition Remission program
- 403(b) retirement program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral program
Some duties include:
- Conducting initial and ongoing assessments of the AFC qualified setting.
- Obtaining a social history and conducting a psychosocial assessment and evaluation for each AFC member.
- Select, train, evaluate and supervise AFC caregivers in conjunction with RN or LPN.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the AFC plan of care for each member.
- Conduct on-site visits and associated progress notes with each member at the qualified setting bi-monthly (alternating with the bi-monthly visit by the registered nurse) for Level 1, and monthly for Level II.
- Review monthly the AFC Caregiver logs.
- Make referrals to appropriate service providers if a member requires health or social services other than AFC.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of clinical experience in the care of elderly or disabled persons or a bachelor’s degree with Massachusetts social worker license
- Valid driver’s license, availability of private vehicle, up-to-date car insurance
- Ability to work flexible hours in order to accommodate the needs of members
- CORI, SORI, DPPC and National Fingerprint Check
- A negative Mantoux TB test or a clear chest x-ray
Salary : $18 - $0