Geriatric Care Manager

Description

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers best-in-class, person-centered programs and resources to transform lives. Building on our 125-year history, we are here to help individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential. Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve thousands of individuals annually regardless of age, race, religion, national origin or ability to pay.

Working at JF&CS:

At JF&CS, we hold these values close to our heart: Commitment and integrity, compassion and respect, innovation and collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to diverse needs. Guided by Jewish values, and voted a Top Workplace for 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, we are a welcoming community of professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. For testimonials from staff on what it’s like being part of the JF&CS family, you can visit our Careers page.

Benefits:

• Up to 20 days paid time off per year
• Paid holidays
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave

JF&CS is now seeking a full-time Geriatric Care Manager.

PURPOSE:

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) provides health, career, and human services to support and enhance the well-being of individuals and families across all ages, faiths, cultures, and lifestyles. Its more than 30 programs serve a variety of populations, including children, teens, parents, and older adults. JF&CS is now seeking a Geriatric Care Manager for Aviv Older Adult Services.

Aviv Older Adult Services, a program of JF&CS, provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to offering solutions and resources for individuals and their families struggling with the challenges of aging. We are seeking a full-time Geriatric Care Manager to:

To provide clients who have significant life challenges and/or mental illness with the supports necessary to help them live more securely and independently in the community.

To provide geriatric care management services for family caregivers and care recipients as a member of the Supportive Services Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide private pay geriatric care management services to older adults and their family caregivers, as assigned, including:
• Assess in home or in office to determine what is needed to maximize older adult’s quality of life.
• Complete evaluations and referral recommendations for where to turn and what to do.
• Design, implement and manage a comprehensive plan of care to relieve clients’ uncertainty, teach clients about available services, and help them understand the language and programs involved in eldercare.
• Educate family caregivers and older adults concerned about appropriate levels of care and available resources.
• Conduct family meetings to provide a safe space and a neutral party to listen to family concerns and help work toward resolving disagreements.
• Follow up and triage new potential clients to the appropriate GCM based on capacity and skill set to match client needs.
• Coordinate services, appointments and follow-up based on individual needs and decisions.
• Provide assistance with living-arrangement transition.
• Assist with and advocate for older adult clients at doctor’s visits and hospital stays and provide a review of clients’ care.
• Assist with screening, arranging, and monitoring services.
• Maintain all client files in accordance with CARF regulations and funding requirements, including consents, assessments, client goals, progress notes and discharge/care transition summaries, as applies.
• Facilitate Caregiver Support Groups and trainings, as needed, for partner senior living communities.
• Enter and maintain all required information and documentation in Electronic Health Records software (InSync) in a timely manner.
• Conduct in office and/or in home visits with private pay family caregivers and care recipients.
• Participate in supervision with the manager of Caregiver