Social Worker Supports Coordinator
Valley Area Agency on Aging
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Post Date: Jan 13, 2023
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 49,920
Location: US - Michigan - Flint
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Description
1.Performs comprehensive evaluation including assessment of the individual’s unique preferences, physical, social, and emotional functioning, medication, physical environment, natural supports, and financial status. Assessments are conducted in-person at the individual’s residents or other locations determined by the agency or grantor.
2.Verifies clients’ initial eligibility and continuous eligibility for VAAA programs.
3.Develops comprehensive client care plans, utilizing both formal and informal support services to meet the individual’s identified needs emphasizing the person-centered approach to establishing a care plan that documents the issues, concerns, conditions and specific supports and interventions needed.
4.Provides support to program participants and their allies to facilitate life adjustments and reinforce the participant’s circle of support.
5.Provides coordination of services by various internal and external disciplines and providers to address participant’s needs. This includes physicians, home care agencies, hospice, hospitals, community mental health services, etc.
6.Provides assistance with accessing Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party benefits and services.
7.Arranges needed services; monitors provider delivery of services; documents care plan outcomes via telephone or via home visits; and follows-up on client health status and service delivery based on Agency policy/protocol, client choice, physical, social, and mental health needs of the client in a cost efficient and effective manner.
8.Conducts client reassessments including Medicaid re-determinations and other required paperwork based on agency and grantor’s protocol and policy.
9.Ensures that all necessary paperwork including reports and other required documentation according to agency and regulatory policies and procedures, are completed and submitted in a timely manner.


Skills
Stellar customer service skills
Compassionate and empathetic
Personal effectiveness, credibility, and ethical conduct
Excellent decision-making skills.
Strong performance management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
Ability to work as a team.
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid
Ability to adapt to change.
Ability to work independently.


Notes
No weekends, Holiday pay, great benefits package


Contact Details
Name: Pamela Pepin
Address: 225 E Fifth Street,
City: Flint
State/Province: Michigan
Zipcode: 48502
Country: United States
Ph: 18102496534
FAX: 18102398869