Case Manager (Aging and Family Services) (20597779)

Description

The Department

The Human Services Department (HSD) delivers and supports services by forging long-term community partnerships; engaging with and building the capacity of the community to do its own problem-solving; and leveraging financial and volunteer resources.

The Position

The Multipurpose Senior Service Program (MSSP) Case Manager will perform professional and clinical social work tasks and duties for older adults living with complex medical conditions to assist them to obtain optimum health, financial, and/or social services. As a member of the Human Services Department, this position reports to a Clinical Supervisor in the Aging and Family Services Division.

This is a regular, part-time position (32 hours/week) and will receive pro-rated benefits.

Examples of Job Duties

• Manage a caseload of 28-32 clients comprised of older individuals with complex medical conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments and develop and monitor service plan.
• Collaborate with team members, Human Services programs, and community agencies.
• Conduct home visits and provide other community interventions.
• Conduct inter-agency and/or family conferences.
• Advocate for clients in accessing services.
• Monitor services provided for each client.
• Maintain timely electronic documentation of services, reporting, and billing.
• Participate in peer chart audits and outside audit preparation.
• Prepare and present training, outreach, and educational sessions and materials.

Job Announcement URL:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fremontca/jobs/4871374/case-manager-aging…

Job Description URL:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fremontca/classspecs/730622

Job PDF:

Ideal Candidate

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Gerontology, or related field and one year of case work experience, or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Gerontology, or related field and three years of social service experience, one year of which has been with older adults and/or family serving programs.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

This position requires the ability to travel independently within and outside City limits. Therefore, a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required by time of appointment.

California RN license unencumbered required for nurse candidates.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic nurse or social work professional to complement our Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program (MSSP).

Bilingual fluency in Spanish, Dari, and/or Hindi is desirable. The need for a bilingual Case Manager is dictated by the demographics of the individuals who seek our assistance.

Benefits

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary

Special Instructions

How to Apply

To view the complete job announcement and application instructions, visit: www.fremont.gov/cityjobs.