Looking to join a great team and make a difference in your community?

JFS is looking for a motivated Care Manager to provide high-quality services to adults and families. Care Managers are social work professionals working with a variety of people, generally in life changing transitions or events. They   assess client needs, and then develop, implement and monitor service delivery and assistance plans, including  care coordination  with services from other agencies, maintaining records and files, and preparing reports. The Care Manager is responsible for providing information, support and services to clients and their families in a timely, professionally ethical and compassionate manner. They provide support to the agency and programs in a manner that is culturally sensitive to the service population.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Care Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Client Services:

• Address intake calls with potential clients and provides accurate and detailed information
• Complete comprehensive assessments, services plans and quarterly reviews.
• Provide comprehensive care management services to clients
• Collaboration and engagement with community resources available to support and meet the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as the needs of families and caregivers.
• Engagement with the current standards and criteria set by JFS for serving in the role as Guardian, Conservator, and Power of Attorney, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the legal criteria for eligibility.
• Knowledge of entitlements, eligibility guidelines and the application process.
• Maintain a balanced caseload and meet billable expectations.
• Work in partnership with the Care Management team and interns to meet clients’ needs.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Compliance:

• Professional, timely and accurate completion of case file entries and documentation..
• Ongoing review and updates of client’s care plan

Program Needs:

• Networking and collaboration with community partners to facilitate Care Management client services
• Promoting JFS Care Management services to increase awareness and obtain new client referrals.
• Providing support and consultation to Interns.
• Attendance and active participation at all agency and departmental meetings.
• Other assignments as determined by Chief Program Officer and Care Services Director.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Social Work or other Human Services degree required, Master's in Social Work Preferred
• Familiarity with providing comprehensive case management with older adults and adults with disabilities
• Familiarity with age-related health issues, dementia, grief and loss and multidimensional caregiving
• Personal skills needed to be successful as a Care Manager are creativity, flexibility, organizational skills, time management and the ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• The ideal candidate will have experience working with seniors and adults with disabilities. The ability to effectively communicate and serve as a liaison between the client, families served, and various community agencies is of the utmost importance.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & ADD, LTD, STD, PTO, and 401(k).

At Jewish Family Services (JFS) we believe everyone is entitled to services that enrich their life and help their overall well-being. For more than 175 years, JFS has provided exceptional guidance and support to individuals and families of all ages, faiths, and income levels. We take great pride in helping to change lives in productive and positive ways.

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k), 401(k) matching

Dental, Health, and Vision insurance

STD/LTD, Life & ADD insurance

Paid time off

Schedule: 7.5 hour day

Education: Bachelors’ Social Work, Master's Social Work (Preferred)

Experience:

Care Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Older adults: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person and at client locations

To Apply: Send your resume to tbaldwin@jfsrichmond.org