Geriatric Services Support Coordinator (SCO) Case Manager
Company: Mystic Valley Elder Services
Location: malden
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
The Senior Care Options (SCO) Geriatric Support Services
Coordinator (GSSC) is responsible for assessing consumers for need
and eligibility for in-home services, recommending/approving
service plans, providing information on available resources, and
coordinating in-home/community services. The GSSC maintains member
records and works in close collaboration with the SCO coordinators
and nurses to provide comprehensive service planning for elders in
the community setting.Conduct initial and on-going assessment of
consumers' health and functional status.Conduct visits as required
in various settings including consumers' homes, community settings,
and/or medical facilities.Participate in development of consumers'
care plans, including determining appropriateness and need for
in-home/community-based services.Participate as part of consumer's
primary care team including, attending team meetings, trainings,
and joint home visits.Arrange, coordinate, and oversee in-home and
community-based services for consumers.Monitor consumer's health
status, in conjunction with care team, to assess for effectiveness
of current services, need for additional services, and/or need for
long-term placement.Assist consumers with MassHealth
redeterminations and other benefits paperwork, as requested and
appropriate.Maintain consumer records in accordance with
standards.Compile and submit required reports.Participate in the
orientation and training process for new staff. Participate in
regular supervision meetings.Develop professionally through
training opportunities. Participate in collaborative team
model.Participate in interdisciplinary model of case
management.Attend Agency, Client Services department, and team
meetings as required.Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in Social
Work or a related field.Strong interviewing and assessment
skills.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.Computer skills: Proficient
with MS Office Suite and entering narrative and other data into a
database. Ability to use multiple databases. Ability to use the
Internet to conduct information searches Private
transportation.Knowledge of, and experience working with, older
people preferred.Experience working in community service setting
preferred.Social Work license preferred.Preferred
Qualifications:Bilingual Spanish/English MVES values diversity and
full inclusion of all members of the community.
Keywords: Mystic Valley Elder Services, Malden , Geriatric Services Support Coordinator (SCO) Case Manager, Other , malden, Massachusetts
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