1115202301 New! Options Counselor - Veterans Directed Care-Montross, VA

Bay Aging is seeking a full-time Options Counselor for Veteran Directed Care.nbsp; You willnbsp; person- centered counselingservices to Veterans enrolled in the Veterans Directed Care program. VDC is aprogram that serves eligible veterans of any age who are at risk of nursinghome placement. The Options Counselor is responsible for educating Veterans onthe Veteran-Directed Care (VDC) program, as Advocate and coach, the OptionsCounselor works with the Veteran to identify their needs and develop a SpendingPlan to meet those needs. He or she works with the Veteran to assess, identify,coordinate and monitor supports and services on an ongoing basis. The OptionsCounselor supports the Veteran in the creation and management of theirindividualized Spending Plan. The Options Counselor monitors all VDC spendingalong with the Veteran, the Financial Management Service (FMS) provider and theVAMC. Reports directly to Director, Community Living Programs. !nbsp;98% of employees are proud to work at Bay Aging.nbsp; Come make a differenceevery day with us!nbsp; Salary:nbsp; $38,870/yr-$43,940/yr.

nbsp;ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:

1.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Homevisits (50% including travel time): This includes initial assessments,development of a spending plan, assisting theVeteran with the process of becoming an employer, facilitating new hireappointments, conducting monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual requiredcontacts and reassessments as needed. Provide training and remediation asnecessary related to employer responsibilities.nbsp;Suggested maximum case load 50 veterans per Options Counselor.

2.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Officework (50%): Follow up on referrals and service implementations for clients.Maintains, updates, and monitors clients' confidential information, servicesand file notes in data base program as required. Performs fiscal duties asrequired under Veterans Directed Care program. Maintains accurate records ofexpenditures, schedules amp; generates monthly reports as required;responsible for satellite office administration as assigned.

DECISION MAKING:

·nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Performsa range of tasks and duties independently, without direct supervision. Relieson experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, advocate for clients,families, community partners.

·nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Maintainstravel schedule and related expense reports. Organizes and prioritizes scheduleand dutiesindependently.

·nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Providesregular reports and updates to supervisor in conflict resolution if warranted.

nbsp;KNOWLEDGE:

Hasknowledge of:

HIPAAregulations

MicrosoftOffice programs (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, e-mail).nbsp;nbsp;

nbsp;Other computer programs as related to job performance.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;

nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; -General Medicaid amp; Medicareeligibility criteria.

-Bay Agingcorporate policies and procedures.

-Useof agency data base systems — training provided, as needed.

-Stayscurrent in the knowledge of the profession, community resources and fundingopportunities available to seniors and disabled adults. Utilizes knowledge inadvocacy of-client needs.

- Maintains certifications andother training as required under agency policies or as mandated by programguidelines.

nbsp;·nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Prioritizeneeds and actions to advocate on client's behalf.

·nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Detailoriented — maintain schedule, services, communications amp; advocates forClients.

·nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Establishand maintain trusting relationships with clients and their families in allcircumstances Interactand work well with other agency departments, staff amp; employees.

·nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Maintainongoing relationships with other professionals, medical providers, and contractorson behalfof Agency.

·nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Publicrelations amp; marketing — Good communication skills both orally and inwriting; through nbsp;reports, newsletters, file notes andcorrespondence; composed and comfortable in public speaking arenas.

·nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Workin and away from the office, including community events as assigned. nbsp;Self-starter

·nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Workunder pressure or crisis situations; easily adapts to changes. nbsp;Attend trainings, meetings as required.

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Office-based position with minimalphysical requirements (ability to lift 15 lbs., walking and climbing stairs).Requires regular independent travel around the area served by Bay Aging.Approximately 90% of the essential functions of the position can be performedremotely.

Bachelor’sdegree in social work, human services or medical field preferred.

Have3 or more years of experience working with seniors, disabled adults, humanservices or general case management field.

nbsp; Criminal History background check required.

Mustpossess a valid driver's license and proof of current PPD test amp; Fluvaccinations.

FLSAstatus: This is an exempt position.

Bay Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on thebasis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, age, veteran, or disability status.nbsp; Bay Aging is committed toproviding access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation forindividuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, andactivities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact MaDena DuChemin, HumanResource Manager at (804) 758-2396, Ext. 1228 or mduchemin@bayaging.org.

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