Case Manager - Aging Services

Job Summary

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in the office.

Additional Benefits include

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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JOB SUMMARY

Provides social work case management services to adults in home- and community-based settings according to County, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures. Provides information, awareness, marketing, and educational programs for caregivers and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Gerontology, or other closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Must be licensed as a Social Service Worker in the State of Utah or certified through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (CMC).

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

A valid driver’s license accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid driver’s license issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a county vehicle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses acceptable case management practices to complete intakes and comprehensive assessments/reassessments to screen and determine eligibility, detailing presenting client care, training, and safety needs.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates comprehensive care plans that address identified client service, training, and safety needs.
• Creates and maintains accurate clinical and financial records for assigned clients.
• Manages fiscal expenditures of assigned case load, adjusting clients to maintain desired spending levels.
• Works closely with contracted service providers to ensure the quality of care and services provided.
• Provides advocacy on behalf of clients as appropriate.
• Provides information services and training to groups of individuals in the community related to available resources as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of

• Medicaid and Medicare rules and regulations
• Assessment methodologies and techniques
• Acceptable case management procedures
• Crisis intervention strategies and techniques
• Aging process, chronic illness, and related conditions
• Community resources, agencies, and health care delivery system rules and regulations
• Interviewing methods and techniques
• Program evaluation techniques

Skills and Abilities to

• Think critically
• Perform and mediate conflict in stressful situations
• Accurately assess the social, mental, emotional, and environmental status of clients
• Counsel clients and families regarding service options
• Organize workloads and prioritize tasks to adhere to deadlines
• Coordinate, plan, and negotiate services and support for clients
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Work with financial numbers and processes
• Work with computer software related to job-specific duties

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Please note that this job posting is to fill 2 Merit positions, One Full Time 40 Hrs/Week and one Part Time 20 Hrs/Week

Full time position - The Alternatives Program is seeking a full-time Case Manager to support individuals who wish to remain living independently in their homes and communities. The Case Manager will provide community-based case management, coordinate in-home services, and connect participants with resources that promote health, safety, and independence.

Part time position - The Aging Waiver Program is seeking a part-time Case Manager to support individuals who wish to remain living independently in their homes and communities. The Case Manager will provide community-based case management, coordinate in-home services, and connect participants with resources that promote health, safety, and independence.

Minimum Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Case Managers are often subjected to unsanitary conditions, pets, and unsafe neighborhoods.

Must be able to access transportation to perform work assignments in a timely manner.