CAP Case Manager / PT / Buncombe & Madison / Flexible Schedule

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CAP Case Manager / PT / Buncombe & Madison / Flexible Schedule

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

Provide basic case management services to medically fragile children who are at risk of institutionalization and whose health, safety, and well-being can be maintained in his/her primary residence. Coordinate services with RN to ensure quality care. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited college or university.

This position will provide services to Buncombe and Madison Counties and will require travel to provide services.

Payrate: $22.00

The Community Alternative Program for Children is a Community Based Services Waiver designed to provide an alternative placement in a nursing facility for beneficiaries who prefer to remain in his or her primary private residences and would be at risk of institutionalization without these services.  We work with individuals to establish the person-centered plan and to coordinate care and services including personal care, waiver supplies, home modifications and educational support.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work, and one year of directly related experience of community experience (preferably case management) in the health or medical field directly related to homecare, long-term care, or personal care, and the completion of a NC Medicaid-certified training program within 90 calendar-days of employment;  
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or equivalent field from an accredited college or university with two or more years of community experience (preferably case management) in the health or medical field directly related to homecare, long-term care, or personal care and the completion of a NC Medicaid-certified training program within 90 calendar-days of employment;   
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services field from an accredited college or university with two or more years of community experience (preferably case management) in the health or medical field directly related to homecare, long-term care, or personal care and the completion of a NC Medicaidcertified training program within 90 calendar-days of employment; or  
• Registered nurse who holds a current North Carolina license, two-year or four-year degree, one year case management in homecare, long-term care, personal care or related work experience and the completion of a NC Medicaid-certified training program within 90 calendar-days of employment. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides person-centered quality services to consumers and their families within a community setting for an improved quality of life.
• Assesses and evaluates the client’s situation and needs, their abilities, coping skills, social history, psychological assessment, finances, education, budgeting, planning, and on-going monitoring.
• Functions include: case management, coordination of care, service authorization and coordination, scheduling, long-term placements, basic counseling, support and reinforcements in areas such as long-term palliative care, employment, vocational, medical, health, or behavioral issues.
• Refers clients and families to a variety of services to meet medical, financial, psychological, emergency care, emotional, or other needs; Links the child/family to services, equipment, and supplies needed to care for the child at home.
• Assess which beneficiary’s need social intervention and referral
• Conducts the initial pre-screening and initial assessment of the beneficiary and family
• Evaluates needs and resources of the beneficiary/family and need for other community services
• Develops the plan of care to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of beneficiary
• Reviews and updates the plan of care at least every twelve months or as the beneficiary status requires
• Assists the beneficiary/family in understanding the plan of care and making informed choices
• Utilizes appropriate community resources planning as well as initiates appropriate referrals
• Provides counseling and emotional support to strengthen beneficiary/family support system
• Implementation and Follow-up of services
• Collaborates  with the disciplines within the agency to ensure a comprehensive approach to beneficiary care