Supports Coordinator
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Job Location:
Norton Shores, MI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 21
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Supports Coordinator
Full Time / Full Benefits Offered
Pay Range: $20.00 - $21.00 / hour
Our Mission Statement:To provide a comprehensive and coordinated system of services designed to promote the independence and dignity of older persons and their fami-lies in Muskegon Oceana and Ottawa counties - a mission compelling us to focus on older persons in greatest need and to advocate for all.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Assess evaluate and arrange services for older adults who are 60 years of age or older who are in need of in-home services and/or community services and enhance informal support systems when feasible.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide a comprehensive assessment of participants needs develop and monitor a service plan identify and communicate with appropriate community agencies to arrange for services.
Evaluate the effectiveness and benefit of the services provided to the participants and link participants to appropriate service agencies and community resources.
Notify participants and purchase of services providers of approved services plans and initiate services.
Reassess participants needs through on-going maintenance of their records and files and face to face visits annually or every six months depending on the program enrollment.
Provide assistance education and understanding for participants in the areas of Medicaid Medicare Social Security Insurance Food Stamps and other public benefit programs.
Complete forms as needed including Medicaid applications.
Maintain case files in efficient and timely manner.
Refer participants appropriately to PACE Medicaid Waiver and Targeted Case Management. Advocate for the older client and the aging adults as needed.
Attend periodic in-services professional conferences and seminars.
Maintain participant confidentiality.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Must possess a valid Michigan drivers license.
* Must have reliable transportation and provide current proof of automobile insurance.
* Must have testing for tuberculosis upon hire annual symptoms review thereafter.
* Preference given to certified Community Health Worker (CHW).
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree preferably in social work counseling or social services; or equivalent experience preferably case work in human services working with older adults. Preference given for a certified Community Health Worker (CHW).
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of regulations and instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to work well with people on a personal basis.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interpret periodicals professional journals and program standards and guidelines. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients customers educators social services personnel state politicians and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Basic typing skills Microsoft proficiency ability to use the internet printers copiers scanners and password management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to travel in all kinds of weather and have reliable transportation.
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
Comprehensive services to promote the independence, dignity and overall well-being of older persons and their families in Muskegon, Oceana and Ottawa counties....
