Case Manager - Brooklyn Case Management Program

Case Manager - Brooklyn Case Management Program

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Responsibilities

• Provision of in‑home and in‑office assessment of the social and emotional needs of older adult clients and their families using prescribed standardized assessment instruments (i.e. NYC Aging data system).
• Development and implementation of a written case plan for the full range of social services for older adult clients and families, including individual and family counseling and guidance in problem resolution.
• Provision of appropriate information to clients and collaterals regarding normal physical, social and psychological development of individuals, challenges to functioning presented by conditions of impairment, disease, social stresses and dysfunction, and ways of coping and preserving individual functioning and autonomy.
• Provision of specific information about health, welfare, education and recreation services available to serve the older client.
• Screening of client eligibility, application for, and advocacy in securing benefits and entitlements.
• Arrangement for direct provision of services such as transportation, homecare services, meals on wheels, public assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, emergency cash relief, legal aid, protective services, vocational placement, medical and psychiatric examination and therapy, housing, etc.
• Evaluation of clients’ capacity to manage their own affairs and protect themselves from financial exploitation, and assistance in securing legitimate financial management or guardianship arrangements.
• Disbursement of monies as issued through JASA relief funds, NYC Aging supplemental funds, and other sources to secure needed goods and services for older clients.
• Referral and cooperative relationships with other community agencies to meet client needs.
• Ongoing reassessment of client need, monitoring of service efficacy, and appropriate revision of the case plan.
• Informing supervisors of situations of crisis or circumstances requiring further guidance.
• Representation and interpretation of the agency at community conferences, meetings and outreach.
• Participation in training and unit meetings.
• Completion of required case records, reports and metrics utilizing computers.
• Performance of such other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Schedule

Shift Schedule : Monday‑Friday 9AM‑5PM

Hours Per Week : 35

JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.

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