Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Organization
Seabury Resources for Aging is a private, not-for-profit corporation registered in the District of Columbia, which provides various services to enhance the quality of life for older adults. Seaburys mission is to provide personalized, affordable services and housing options to help older adults in the greater Washington, DC area live with independence and dignity. Seabury strives to continue to be the trusted community leader in aging services.
Overview of the Role
The Care Manager is responsible for providing care management services to Seabury Care Management clients as well as administrative assistance to the program, as necessary. This position requires significant time working with care management clients through home visits. The Care Manager reports to a Care Management supervisor. The Care Manager works from a home office and will need to use a computer, provide her / his own internet service, cell phone and transportation / car.
Department :
The Seabury Care Manager is within the Care Management Program. The Seabury Care Management position is expected to be out in the field 75% to 85% of their time, averaging about 95 billable client service hours per month depending upon the part-time hours. Billable client hours include anything done for or on behalf of the client. The other percentage of time is typically spent on documentation and administrative time, including mandatory monthly case review and team meetings.
Key Responsibilities :
Completes in person client assessments, care plans and provides on-going monitoring as stated in each individual clients contractInputs service notes into database for each client within 24-48 hours of contact with, or completion of work on behalf of client and maintain client filesAs requested, provides outreach and networking to inform the community of Care Management servicesAs requested, assists other care managers with their casesInforms the Care Management team about new services and resources in the community via email and attendance at team meetingsAttends networking events as requested.Provides weekend coverage of phones and emergencies on a rotating basis with other administrative staff and care managers, as well as rotating coverage of holidays. (6 times per year is average.)Provides emergency and vacation coverage for other staffPerforms other duties as neededMinimum Qualifications :
Masters degree-prepared social worker currently licensed in the District of Columbia and / or Maryland, with ability to maintain licenses (clinical license preferred), or masters degree in related field with accreditation from, and Professional membership in the Association of Aging Life Care Professionals.Preferred five years experience working with older adults and their caregivers, with solid references acknowledging skills and effectiveness.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; ability to learn case management software, database, etc.Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; effective email and Internet skills.Possessing strong organizational skills, good record keeping habits, and ability to set priorities and meet goals.Solid knowledge and experience with aging issues and local resources, elderly clients, and trends in social work.Have means and ability to travel primarily within the District of Columbia and Montgomery County. (We also have clients in Prince Georges Counties, MD and Northern Virginia and occasionally in other surrounding areas.)Good problem solver who can analyze problems and make recommendations to solve them.Maintain liability insurance, valid drivers license and car insurance.Self-starter and leader.Essential Physical Functions : Ability to lift 20 pounds; ability to drive a vehicle (along with possession of a drivers license) and ability to sit for long periods of time.
Flexible work from home options available.
