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Aging and Disability Medicaid Case Manager II- Bilingual in Arabic

Híbrido, O trabalho pode ser executado em ou perto de Seattle, WA


  • Detalhes

    Tipo de Emprego:Tempo Integral
    Compensação:USD $28,45 - $31,56 / hora

    Descrição

    Description

    Having trouble completing your application? For support, please call (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail to nhjobs@nhwa.org.

    Bilingual ability preferred in Arabic.

    Agency Overview

    At Neighborhood House (NH), our vision is a healthy, diverse, and welcoming community, free of poverty and racism, where all people thrive. We serve over 16,000 individuals in Seattle/South King County in the areas of early learning, youth development, citizenship, employment, health, housing, resource navigation, and aging adults. In addition to direct services, we use our experience and deep connection to our communities to advocate for equitable access to services, and policy changes that advance equity for all.

    When one of us succeeds, we all succeed!

    Neighborhood House is on a mission to becoming a multi-cultural, anti-racist agency. We are achieving this by sharing power, listening to and learning from each other and our communities, and working to repair past inequities. We are building a culture where equity is the foundation, inclusiveness is the default, and access for marginalized communities is the norm.

    Our Agency Values include Community, Equity, Integrity, Relationships, and Sustainability. More information about our Agency Values can be found here.

    Click here for more details about our benefits program.

     

    Job Summary

    Neighborhood House has a longstanding commitment to ensure that low income, immigrant and refugee aging and disabled members of our community age in place, receiving culturally appropriate services that enable the highest quality of life. The primary role of this position is to conduct in-home comprehensive functional assessments and arrange for in-home caregiving for elderly and disabled adult clients receiving Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Medicaid funded personal care and other services. The case manager reports to the Long-Term Care Supervisor. The Case Manager will develop and implement care plans for clients to ensure that all of their Activities of Daily Living (cooking, cleaning, bathing, etc.) are taken care of with the assistance of an independent paid caregiver.

    The ideal candidate will have experience with navigating within a dynamic and flexible atmosphere and have experience working with aging and disabled populations.

    Responsibilities

    • Conduct in-home functional assessments and reassessments for a case load of approximately 75-85 clients. Collect personal data and analyze information to include diagnosis of condition, skin condition, medications, treatment, psych/social information, and assistance with activities of daily living.
    • Review eligibility for program annually and as needed.
    • Evaluate client assessment data with healthcare professionals, mental health providers, nursing staff and others in the development of care plan and when change of condition occurs.
    • Provide oversight of care being provided to assigned clients by phone or in-person. Conduct care plan reviews as needed with assigned clients.
    • Document all client activities and maintain confidential client records.
    • Provide information, referral, and advocacy to link clients to appropriate services in a timely manner.
    • Participate in clinical case reviews, trainings, and case consultations.
    • Monitor IP and home care agency caregiver performance to ensure client is receiving care specified in care plan.
    • Conduct placement (i.e., Assisted Living, Adult Family Home, etc.) assessments and/or termination planning as needed for clients exiting case management services.
    • Maintain work standards to ensure compliance with DSHS Quality Assurance and HIPAA expectations.
    • Travel to clients’ homes in King County to conduct in-home assessments.
    • Work with interpreters as needed.
    • Some evening and/or weekend work may be required.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field plus 3 years of experience working in social work or human services, with an emphasis on aging, low-income and diverse populations, OR
    • Associates Degree in related field with 5 years of experience working in social work or human services, with an emphasis on aging, low-income and diverse populations may be considered.
    • Bi-lingual in Arabic language with English proficiency sufficient to complete complex documentation and navigate WA State on-line databases and care planning tools.
    • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a culturally diverse workplace dedicated to equity and inclusion.
    • Neighborhood House is on a journey to become a fully inclusive, multicultural, anti-racist organization. Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to advancing racial equity and social justice.
    • Experience working with elderly or disabled adults who have unstable health conditions and risk factors including multiple physical and/or mental health problems, long-term care needs, and/or drug/alcohol problems.
    • Demonstrated ability to perform job duties within the context of complex Federal and State regulations and definitions and to complete extensive technical documentation.
    • Knowledge of and experience in elderly/disability issues and social/health related resources that assist elderly and individuals with disabilities maintain their independence and quality of life.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
    • Must have reliable, independent transportation for periodic travel to client homes and between work sites.
    • Self-starter, highly organized, dependable, have strong problem-solving skills and be able to manage multiple complex problems.
    • Must be proficient in key computer applications (MS Office/Word/Excel/Access).

    Description

    Having trouble completing your application? For support, please call (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail to nhjobs@nhwa.org.

    Bilingual ability preferred in Arabic.

    Agency Overview

    At Neighborhood House (NH), our vision is a healthy, diverse, and welcoming community, free of poverty and racism, where all people thrive. We serve over 16,000 individuals in Seattle/South King County in the areas of early learning, youth development, citizenship, employment, health, housing, resource navigation, and aging adults. In addition to direct services, we use our experience and deep connection to our communities to advocate for equitable access to services, and policy changes that advance equity for all.

    When one of us succeeds, we all succeed!

    Neighborhood House is on a mission to becoming a multi-cultural, anti-racist agency. We are achieving this by sharing power, listening to and learning from each other and our communities, and working to repair past inequities. We are…

    Benefícios

    Click here for more details about our benefits program.

    Click here for more details about our benefits program.

    Nível de Proficiência do Idioma

    Bilingual ability in Arabic preferred.

    Bilingual ability in Arabic preferred.

    Localização

    Híbrido
    O trabalho pode ser executado em ou perto de Seattle, WA
    14900 Interurban Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168, USA

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