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Vitra Health PT Case Manager - (South Boston Region) in Dorchester, Massachusetts
About the Role: Part Time, Day-Shift, Monday-Friday - NO WEEKENDS
Our company is growing, and we believe that our team is the key to our success. That is why we are looking for a experienced Case Manager to support our clients in Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, South Boston. This position will be supporting the team on a part-time basis, during normal business hours - no nights and no weekends. If you're a passionate, caring, motivated professional who is looking to become part of an awesome organization while making a difference in your community, we encourage you apply today!
About Us:
Vitra Health is a Home Health Care and Adult Day Health organization that specializes in care management of adults and seniors. We are a rapidly growing company that was started to improve access to quality home health care services. We rate ourselves solely by the quality of care we provide our clients. We realize that our clients are someone's parent, grandparent, child, friend, or neighbor – we pride ourselves on never taking this fact for granted.
Case Manager Responsibilities:
Conduct on-site visits with each client and caregiver at the qualified setting
Obtains a social history and conducting a psycho-social evaluation
Conducts the initial and ongoing evaluations of the AFC and/or GAFC setting
Select, train, evaluate, and supervise AFC caregivers in conjunction with the registered nurse
Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the AFC plan of care
Presents, plans, and implements social service interventions
Complete a care-management progress note corresponding with each on-site visit or encounter and upon significant change
Assist with obtaining information and accessing other healthcare and community services
Participate in discharge and transition planning and implementation
Review and documenting the fire and safety procedures for the qualified setting
Review AFC caregiver task logs at a minimum of every 30 days
Review at least annually the suitability of the qualified setting.
Provide clients with ongoing support with ADL's and IADL's
Provide accurate orientation to the participants of the AFC and/or GAFC program
Coordinate all social services with the personal care team
Partake in both care plan creations and reviews, along with discharge plans
Has direct contact with the client and the client's caregiver and nurse
Takes care of all paperwork associated with Case Manager for admissions, referrals, visits, and medical equipment/social referrals
Assist participants with finding community, financial and legal services
Review and assess caregivers clothing, equipment, supplies and other services
Performs any other additional duties that may be required
Participates in weekly clinical meetings in the Braintree office
Conducts weekly calls to AFC Caregivers to confirm compliance with program regulation
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in human services, public health or a related field, required
Valid MA Drivers License and reliable transportation, required
Fluency in both English & Spanish language, preferred
Proven working experience in case management or human services
Excellent knowledge of case management principles, healthcare management, and reimbursement
Previous experience with mental health aspects of care
Strong communication, writing, organizational, and time management skills
Solution-oriented with the ability to multitask
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite