Case Manager or Registered Nurse Assessor

• Perform individualized comprehensive needs assessment to determine functional eligibility for various support programs.

• Develop preliminary care planning.

• Provide long term support counseling on topics and services affecting older adults, and caregivers, including public and private resource.

• Make appropriate referrals to other agencies and/or programs for supports and assist with preparation of applications for publicly funded programs.

• Conduct follow-up to assure the clients received needed information and/or services and are satisfied with the help received.

• Provide advocacy on behalf of older adults and caregiver to assist in making their needs known.

• Research and collect information on new public and private community resources for older adults and caregivers to ensure up-to-date resource files.

• Stay current with federal, state and local legislation and policies that may impact older adults and caregivers.

• Disseminate information to co-workers, clients, families, and community service providers.

• Perform related work as required.

• Attend all mandatory training as specified which may require some overnight travel.

• Complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education training each year.

*knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies:*

• Working knowledge of community resources that assist older adults and caregivers, including referral procedures and eligibility criteria.

• Excellent customer relations skills working with diverse populations, as evidence by the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

• Ability to understand the policies, procedures and services provided by the State Department on Aging and other funding entities.

• Knowledge of problem solving and conflict resolution principles, including active listening, interviewing and advocacy skills.

• Ability to keep moderately complex records, to assemble and organize data and to prepare reports from such records.

• Ability to deal with other employees, clients and other members of the public tactfully and courteously and to display cultural sensitivity.

• Knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment including skills in the use of personal computers and related software.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a fully insured car.

• Successfully pass a KBI background check.

This job description is not all-inclusive. The position may require other job-related responsibilities and job tasks other than those stated above.

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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree or a Bachelor's Degree with a Nursing License with preference to a degree in a human services field (social work, nursing, gerontology, psychology, sociology, etc.) from an accredited university, or a registered nurse licensed to practice in Kansas.
• One year experience working in a human services or nursing environment with older adults.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person