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Cape Abilities AFC Case Manager in Hyannis, Massachusetts
Nothing brings greater comfort to the families we support than knowing that their loved ones are being assisted every day by a compassionate group of Adult Family Care professionals. A seasoned & caring team who support independence, work closely with those families to provide the best possible care & who work hard every day to help their loved one age gracefully in place. Apply today & help us create a meaningful & purpose-filled life for the folks we support. GENERAL SUMMARY As a member of the nursing & care management team, provides social work services that facilitate the screening of new family homes & participants; assists in matching & placement services to participants. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides case management services within established departmental policies & procedures. Assesses & provides psychosocial evaluations of potential participants & caregivers. Conducts monthly/ bi-monthly site visits. Trains caregivers, conducts annual home inspections & develops & updates safety plans, as needed. Prepares & submits individual service plan (ISP) goals & assesses individuals funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Assists program participants in securing & maintaining Mass Health coverage, social security entitlements, food stamps, & Section 8 housing, as needed. Enters appropriate & timely documentation of case activity in participant?s records. Develops family care placement plans based on social work practice with community health nurse; facilitates matching process with potential participants & host families. Provides casework/case management services to ongoing caseload including routine follow-up services, discharge planning & crisis intervention. Provides individual, group & family counseling as indicated & required by participant & host family need. Maintains professional growth & development through approved seminars, workshops & professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field. Provides on-call coverage on weekends, as scheduled. Collaborates with other nursing staff, as needed. Serves as mandated reporter for suspected cases of abuse &/or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC). PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Bachelor\'s degree. Social worker license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work. Minimum 2 years prior experience working with elderly or disabled adults. Bachelor\'s degree plus 2 years clinical experience in the care of elderly or disabled individuals may be substituted for the above requirements. Attention to detail. Valid driver\'s license in the state of Massachusetts required. Successful completion of all state & Agency mandated trainings required upon hire. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY No supervisory responsibility. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEM&S Frequent sitting & walking. Ability to travel in a car for prolonged periods. See Competencies when applying.