Bilingual Case Manager for Adult Family Care
Dudley, MA
We are seeking a dedicated Case Manager to join the Adult Family Care Program, responsible for coordinating comprehensive in-home and community-based services that meet the needs of our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Completes Central Intake Form and Participant Referral form in a timely manner.
- Assists team nurses with completion of the CDS-HC Assessment Tool for new AFC referrals. Obtains Release of Information form signature at time of assessment.
- Facilitates and participates in making recommendations with respect to matching clients with caregivers at clinical team meetings.
- Facilitates and participates with team nurses in the development of plans of care for clients, giving attention to psychological behavior, social needs and discharge plans including transfer to another AFC home.
- Interviews and evaluates caregivers through home assessments to determine suitability of home and the potential caregivers’ abilities.
- Discusses the program financial requirements with clients and families and provides initial teaching and on-going financial management assistance. Initiate referrals for rep-payee appointment, if necessary.
- Maintains an up-to-date record keeping system, with regard to the affairs of clients and caregivers. This includes written monthly progress notes and other communication as needed.
Essential Functions/Qualifications:
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- BA/BS in relevant field is preferred.
- Must submit results of a physical exam completed within the past 12 months.
- Must submit documentation of a tuberculosis screening within the previous 12 months.