Overview Job Function: Case Managers support older Vermonters in the community to stay as independent as possible in the environment of their choice by promoting health, rights, independence, and economic well-being. They are responsible for field-based, direct provision Person-Centered Options Counseling to clients in our 54-town service area.
Pay range is $24-$26 per hour.
Essential Functions Assess the needs of those individuals who have made initial contact with CVCOA, requesting information or assistance, using the Independent Living Assessment, a personcentered Options counseling intake, and the “my options” plan.
Provide Options Counseling to help consumers, and their advocates, direct their own decision-making and planning.
Perform necessary follow-up paperwork for client contacts, including monthly client records, completion of applications, advocacy, etc.
Complete independent living assessment if appropriate for the individual.
Paperwork and Documentation: Utilize SAMS database for documenting client records, independent living assessments, shared decision plans and Medicaid Waiver billing. The SAMS database also tracks all our statistical data.
Make referrals to other internal and external agency services as needed.
Provide coverage for office-based Information and Assistance (I&A) Specialist and SHIP (Medicare Part D back-up) coverage for State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Coordinator.
Represent agency at collaborative meetings with community partners.
Gather data and complete quarterly 3SquaresVT Outreach Specialist reports, including statistical and narrative sections (this may be shared with and/or handled by other I&A Outreach Specialist).
Attend relevant trainings, all-staff meetings, and all Case Management department staff meetings. 11.Systems Advocacy: to identify needs for systems change and participate in actions to improve service systems for older Vermonters.