Care Manager

Come be a part of a vibrant team that values collaboration, quality work and dedication to our mission at WestMass ElderCare! Our hybrid remote schedule, excellent benefits, and attainable work life balance are just a few of the qualities that make WMEC a great place to work. At WMEC you are not just working, you are making a difference in the lives of countless community members. Do you want to be a part of that positive difference?

The Care Manager as a member of the interdisciplinary elder care team is an integral component of the community care and long-term care management system for elders. She/he engages in activities, which incorporate a variety of disciplines and funding sources. This Care Manager role will be responsible for intake duties and be directly involved in the processes of assessment, service planning and coordination, advocacy, problem solving, and gatekeeping.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all state, federal and agency regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to elder services and WestMass ElderCare’s mission.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with institutional and community service organizations in order to effectively utilize all available resources for elders.
• Completes initial intakes utilizing comprehensive needs assessments on clients generally 60 + years of age for eligibility, need, and appropriate services.
• Monitors clients per established standards in order to evaluate their status, problems, strengths, and concerns and identifies the client’s resources and needs.
• Assists elders and their families in identifying and securing appropriate services utilizing resources from the Home Care and/or other appropriate programs, existing community services, and other formal and informal supports.
• In coordination and cooperation with the interdisciplinary care management team, develops a plan of care for designated individuals, effectively addressing their needs and taking into consideration all available funding and service resources.
• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Possesses the ability and willingness to support the mission statement, goals and policies of WestMass ElderCare; and has the ability to interpret, understand and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures as set forth by the Agency and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant social service field from an accredited college is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in another discipline from those stated above will have demonstrated experience and/or strong interest in the field of human services via previous employment, internship, volunteer activity and/or additional studies.
• Previous experience in clinical assessments required.
• Possesses knowledge of the aging process, community resources and social health intervention techniques desirable.
• Satisfactory background check that includes CORI, SORI, SAMs GSA, Mass Health Exclusion List and OIG check.
• Valid driver’s license required. Vehicle available during all working hours. Vehicle should be Registered and inspected in accordance w 540 CMR 4.00.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Holyoke, MA 01040