Bath Community Case Manager
Location: Bath Community Senior Center (BCSC) when not open, or at home
Days: Monday – Friday, varied
Hours per Week: average of 5 hours/week
Closing Date: August 9
Start: Immediately
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Case Manager: supports Bath community residents 60 years and older to remain in their own home; is the gatekeeper to VPAS services such as Meals on Wheels, Personal Care, and Caregiver Support; conducts home visits and a comprehensive assessment using the VA Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI) to determine program eligibility and identify unmet needs; identifies, coordinates, and arranges services to meet the person’s needs; monitors the effectiveness and utilization of services by conducting annual reassessments and other contact as needed; works with the BCSC Local Council and BCSC Director to ensure comprehensive services to Bath community residents; and assists Medicare beneficiaries with questions, appeals, and enrollment issues as a Certified VA Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program Counselor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or human services related field or equivalent experience; at least two years of experience working with older adults; knowledge of local community resources; strong detail-oriented skills in assessment, interviewing, record keeping, documentation, data entry; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and problem solving skills; ability to work both independently; ability to learn complex material and explain it in understandable language; desire to update.
TO APPLY:
Submit resume with cover letter detailing experience related to the responsibilities and qualifications of the position to Jennifer Chestnut, Chief Administration Officer, P.O. Box 817, Waynesboro, VA 22980 or [email protected]
Satisfactory criminal background check, must have reliable transportation, driver’s license, proof of vehicle registration/insurance, and DMV record check required. EOE.
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