Careers

Responsible for assessing client needs, writing and monitoring care plans, and utilizing resources within guidelines.  Work involves case management, resource development and management, and community relations development.

Behavioral Health

• Address challenges faced by individuals with behavioral health related to social isolation
• Assess social determinants of health and transition between settings
• Assist with accessing services for individuals
• Assist ADRC staff with individuals in challenging situations
• Assist with training to enhance ADRC services with clients with behavioral issues
• Build relationships with CMHCs to expand and enhance access services for older adults and people with disabilities

Case Management

• Conduct reassessments to determine client needs
• Develop care plans for assigned clients including informal supports
• Monitor care plans on the schedules indicated by funding sources
• Complete adult and child protective service referrals
• Adjust care plans based on reassessment results, available resources, client eligibility and family support
• Maintain client documentation and files according to program/agency standards
• Prepare daily, monthly, yearly scheduling system to monitor dates of assessments, reassessments, and updates
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Strictly follow HIPAA guidelines
• Demonstrate knowledge of the interrelated functions of I&A services and case management
• Implement care management services timely for all client referrals
• Attend all scheduled training/meeting including state licensure/certification
• Assist with identifying participants in grant projects or special programs
• Keep up to date on new developments in the field of aging and governance
• Assist other ADRC departments as needed

Resource Development/Management

• Accurately record time and tasks according to agency and funding source guidelines and time frames
• Display competence for all guidelines, rules/instructions for Medicaid Waiver, CHOICE, SSBG, Title III, Caregiver
• Promote private pay services for all programs sponsored by LifeStream
• Assist in training new care managers
• Share resource information with co-workers
• Make referrals to necessary agencies for services including durable medical equipment, mental health services and hospice

Community Relations

• Develop and maintain working relationships with area organizations and service providers
• Demonstrate agency’s customer service standards
• Conduct outreach activities for service referrals
• Participate in advocacy activities as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, counseling, psychology, gerontology, a valid IN RN license or a Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of two (2) years full-time, direct service experience with the elderly or disabled which includes assessment, care plan development and monitoring; or a Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.  Must meet experience requirements outlined by the Division of Aging for A & D Medicaid Waiver, SSBG/Title III, CHOICE, and TBI Waiver.  LCSW is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must meet case management certification requirements, and be approved for CHOICE, SSBG/Title III, A & D Medicaid Waiver and TBI.  Must possess a valid driver’s license.  Must be covered, maintain coverage and provide documentation of current automobile insurance meeting LifeStream’s amount requirement.

LifeStream is an Equal Opportunity Employer.