Description
The Commission on Aging Director is seeking a professional to fill the Case Manager position. The selected candidate will have the privilege of working with County residents aged 60 and over to assess their needs for service such as food, transportation, help with light house cleaning, etc. Assessments take place in the County resident’s home so this position will be required to travel within the County utilizing a County owned vehicle. All that said, the ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, good driving record, and enjoys working with older adults. Commission on Aging’s case management team consists of a Case Coordinator and three case managers, so being a team player is key to filling this position.
Newaygo County offers a generous fringe benefit package which includes health insurance with no payroll deduction, stable retirement benefits, and eligibility for pay increases beyond the top hourly rate listed above based on longevity.
Examples of Duties
- Interviews applicants to obtain information concerning his or her health, economic condition, and community and family support systems. Conducts related assessments, including those associated with the homemaker, Home Delivered Meals (HDM), and Older Adult Respite Services (OARS) programs.
- Develops a service plan based on input from the client, health care providers, members of the client’s family, and members of the client’s social network.
- Establishes goals, objectives, and time frames for each service plan and identifies indicators of effectiveness by which services can be monitored and evaluated.
- Educates, advocates, counsels and empowers senior citizens to make informed decisions in their daily lives and in crisis situations regarding their health and general welfare.
- Coordinates support services in areas such as housing, legal advice, clothing, financial assistance, medical and psychological care, utilities, and socialization opportunities. Works with agencies to obtain services for clients including Social Security Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, True North, FiveCap, Veterans Administration, home health agencies, physician offices, hospitals, hospice programs, and so forth.
Typical Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a social science or a related field.
Experience: One year of professional experience in a human services agency providing services to clients. Experience working with senior citizens is strongly preferred.
Other Qualifications/Requirements: Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's License.
All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening which includes marijuana.
Supplemental Information
Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.
- 401(a) retirement that includes a 5% employer contribution, 3% employer match, and 3% employee contribution.
- Excellent health insurance package, including a health plan with no payroll deduction.
- Employer paid family life insurance coverage.
- Savings for health costs in retirement.
- Paid time off and vacation bundles, including 40 hours of vacation upon hire.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Longevity and funeral pay.
- Employer paid short and long-term disability.
- On-Site gym at no cost; 24/7
- Annual pay step increases (based on a market adjustment) beyond the top pay rate that recognize years of service.
