Case Manager (Options Counselor)
Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA)
Louisa, VA
Full-time
Other
Posted on February 13, 2020
JABA is seeking someone who is enthusiastic about helping older adults and adults with disabilities to identify resources and to coordinate services to support aging in the place of their choosing. Join our team!
Work schedule is 37.5 hours per week: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Essential Functions
- Service Delivery: Support individuals in the development of a plan of care designed to meet their short and/or long term goals for care based on their preferences, personal strengths, and values. Engage caregivers and other supports in the development and execution of a person-centered plan to promote optimal functioning of individual in their environment of choice. Locate potential resources to meet the identified needs; develop a thorough working knowledge of community and statewide resources to include public benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and Energy Assistance.
- Data Management and Reporting: ensure timely and accurate entry of activities into required client data management systems; monthly reporting of advocacy activities and professional development; monthly reporting of survey data for performance measurement.
- Community Education/Advocacy: Educate individuals and the general public about JABA services and other community resources and services in order to improve access and understanding of program eligibility requirements. Serve as liaison between JABA and local interagency councils, service providers and other community entities. To perform duties in an ethical and professional manner as representatives of not only themselves but also JABA.
- Professional Development: attend mandatory meetings and trainings as determined by supervisor; complete at a minimum of 10 hours annually of professional development to improve skills and knowledge.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma / GED and 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Options Counseling certification within 3 months of hire is required.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Proven ability to use computer to access internet, use applications including MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook, and online data management system to document services.
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs., climb stairs, walk, stand, stoop/bend, and perform repetitive hand motions.
JABA is an Equal Opportunity Employer