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Eligibility and Options Specialist - AGING & DISABILITIES

Sedgwick County
Wichita, KS, US
$21,11 an hour
Full-time

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

This position assists consumers considering long-term care placement by conducting CARE assessments (Client Assessment, Referral and Evaluation).

The position will be responsible for conducting in person, federally required assessments using a person centered approach.

Complete assessments for individuals to determine program eligibility.

  • Travel daily to consumers in tri-county area (Butler, Harvey and Sedgwick Counties)
  • Interview Consumers
  • Submit accurate and complete documentation

Provide accurate and unbiased information or referrals as needed including pertinent materials

  • Complete assignments and documentation within required deadline.
  • Demonstrate strong interviewing skills and knowledge of assessment procedures.

Provide Options Counseling to consumers.

  • Identify individual needs
  • Effectively and factually communicate and explain to individuals their resource and / or long term care options.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Counseling, or a related field.

One year experience in the field of human services such as : aging, mental health, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injury, or closely related field.

Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications : Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, or Counseling.

Two years’ experience in the field of aging for an Area Agency on Aging. Ideal candidate will have assessment experience with consumers over 60 years, or individuals with a physical disability (PD), brain injury (BI), or mental health diagnosis.

Licensed Social Worker or Nurse. Bilingual in English and a language other than English.

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