Job Information
EAC Network Case Manager - Expanded In-Home Services For the Elderly in Mineloa, New York
Case Manager - Expanded In-Home Services For the Elderly
Job Details
Job Location
1505 Kellum Place Suite 100 Mineola NY 11501 - Mineloa, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Salary Range
$26.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Category
Human Service
Case Manager
EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Case Manager to work full time for its Expanded In-Home Services For the Elderly Program.
The Case Manager position is a non-exempt position paying $26 per hour at 35 hours per week. Work schedule is Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM. The office is located in Mineola, NY. The role reports to the Program Supervisor.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical
Dental
401K
Vision
Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More
Primary Purpose of Job:
The Case Manager provides comprehensive services to homebound elderly clients in the community through support services to maintain the client at home with a safe care plan.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide a comprehensive in-home assessment and reassessment of the client and client support systems.
Develop and implement a care plan with the client and his/her family when needed, to address unmet needs to assist them to live safely in their own homes.
Complete screening for benefit/entitlement programs.
Identify client need for additional services and make appropriate client referrals.
Provide crisis intervention services when needed, for situations such as medical emergencies, utility shut-offs, bedbug infestations, and disaster response.
Ensure client contact every two (2) months, including case managed clients receiving home-delivered meals.
Monitor and follow-up on service delivery and client status as required by state guidelines.
Reassess clients annually or upon the occurrence of an event that results in a change in circumstances.
Record all client and related information in the PeerPlace database in a timely manner as required by NY State regulations.
Assist with answering phones and other office duties when needed.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
Bachelors degree in a human service field such as social work, gerontology, human services, sociology, psychology or nursing required.
Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of the elderly.
Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs. if necessary.
Must possess knowledge of Nassau County services and needs of the geriatric population.
Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software and ability to utilize a laptop computer necessary to perform work assignments.
Must have access to automobile and possess valid NYS Driver's License and adhere to all safety rules of the road exercising appropriate driving judgment.
Must complete an online Case Management Certification within five (5) months from the date of hire and receive sixteen (16) hours of ongoing education in subjects related to the performance of job responsibilities.
