Area Five Agency On Aging & Community Services - Wabash, IN
posted 23 days ago
Full-time
Wabash, IN
Social Assistance
About the position
The Care Manager position involves conducting in-home visits to assess the needs and eligibility of individuals, particularly the elderly or disabled. The role requires setting up and monitoring services to ensure the safety and well-being of clients, while collaborating with various agencies. This full-time position emphasizes the importance of reliable transportation and effective communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-home visits to determine needs and eligibility of individuals.
- Set up and monitor services on an ongoing basis.
- Work with various agencies to ensure client's safety and well-being is met.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Gerontology, Nursing, or Health & Human Services.
- OR Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years full-time, direct service experience with the elderly or disabled, including assessment, care plan development, and monitoring.
- OR Registered nurse.
- OR Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Gerontology, Nursing, or Health & Human Services may substitute for the required minimum of two full-time direct service experiences.
- OR An Associate's degree in nursing.
- OR An Associate's degree in any field with a minimum of four years full-time, direct service experience with the elderly or disabled, including assessment, care plan development, and monitoring.
Nice-to-haves
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of community agency programs
