Join our Human Services Aging & Disability Services Team!
***OPEN ONLY TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES STAFF***
Purpose:
Snohomish County Human Services is hiring two (2) qualified individuals to provide program support for the Presumptive Eligibility Case Management program, along with staff training. In addition, they will coordinate long term care services and supports for elderly and disabled individuals to help them maintain living independently in the community. Our goal is to assist individuals in applying for in-home care services and bridge access to such services through Presumptive Eligibility while providing case management through application process.
About You:
You have experience and an in-depth understanding of the Case Management Program. You have a desire to provide training and support to new and existing staff along with programmatic support to supervisors. This person also may be expected to provide in-home care services to elderly and disabled adults, so they may live independently in the community.
Position purpose:
The Case Manager Lead primary responsibilities include working with the Presumptive Eligibility program, training new staff and providing programmatic support to the supervisory team, working with clients to enroll in specialized programs in Case Management (Presumptive Eligibility), and being available to case managers for support and guidance.
BASIC FUNCTION
To perform responsible professional work in the planning, development, operation and delivery of case management and/or respite services, which includes assisting functionally impaired adults to obtain and effectively use support services, and enabling families and other caregivers to obtain temporary relief from their care-giving responsibilities. Act as Fair Hearing Coordinator representing the Case Management Division in Administrative Hearings for Case Management clients.
A bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, social welfare, nursing, counseling and guidance or related field; PLUS, two (2) years of paid on-the-job social service experience. A Master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of paid on-the-job social service experience. Must pass job related tests.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
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the aging process
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social, financial and health problems confronting older persons and persons with disabilities
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available community resources
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governmental and private sector case management/respite programs
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practice and procedures involved in the planning, development, administration, monitoring and evaluation of such programs
Ability to;
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effectively interview clients, conduct a comprehensive assessment and develop service plans; establish and maintain rapport with clients and their families
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deal with difficult client situations and provide case backup/consultation to other staff
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communicate orally and in writing, conduct group presentations and facilitate meetings
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perform client interviews, comprehensive assessments, written service plan development, maintenance of client records and files
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develop and maintain effective working relationships with social and health service providers
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communicate effectively with people regardless of age, sex or social, economic or cultural background
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respond effectively in crisis or emergency situations
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maintain detailed records and prepare clear, concise written reports
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exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
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utilize computer technology for management of program data
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read, interpret and apply work-related laws, rules and other regulations
SUPERVISION
Employees report to the Case Management Supervisor. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed for quality, adequacy of professional judgment and compliance with established goals and policies through conferences, case record narratives, reports and appraisal of results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in a variety of settings including client homes, adult family homes, congregate care facilities and the usual office environment. Employees may be required to travel to clients' place of residence. The employee is required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.