Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities

Clinical Float 1

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities  •  $56k - $68k/yr  •  Uniontown, PA (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Job Location: GREEN - UNIONTOWN, OH 44685
Salary Range: $56,100.00 - $68,100.00 Salary/year
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- - - Under the direction of the Care Coordination Supervisor or Field Instructor, the Clinical Float I supports Care Coordination and advocacy efforts for individuals enrolled in HCBS programs.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Conduct routine in-person visits within required timeframes to ensure health, safety, and service satisfaction. This position will assist with care coordination and waiver service coordination duties without being assigned a dedicated caseload.
- Clinical Float 1 will be overseen by the appropriately licensed staff member.
- Develop and update person-centered care plans within required time frame.
- Educate individuals and caregivers on health promotion, illness prevention, community resources and navigating the healthcare system.
- Provide telephonic coverage as needed, including collaborating with Care Coordinator, Waiver Service Coordinators and service providers.
- Assist with care coordination and advocacy for enrollees.
- Conduct in-person assessments and significant change event assessments within required timeframes.
- Schedule and participate in Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) meetings and complete assessments as required.
- Educate members on waiver services and available providers, including self-direction and transportation needs.
- Develop and document the Member's disaster preparedness/backup plan and contact information in the Waiver Service Plan.
- Complete all actions and follow up related to critical and reportable incidents as defined in regulatory requirements.
- Develop a health and safety action plan (HSAP) and monitor as applicable. Consult Clinical Float 2 as needed.
- Monitor service quality and program eligibility.
- Perform data entry and handle incoming communications for Care Coordinators/WSCs.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and Agency policies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including WSCs, Care Coordinators, physicians, and service providers.

QualificationsRequired:
- Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio or approved Social Work Trainee registration.
- One year of experience in home care, geriatrics, behavioral health, or long-term care.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Preferred:
- Interest in Care Coordination and working with elderly and disabled populations
- Knowledge of chronic disease management.
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities

About Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities

Make an online referral at: https://www.dhad.org/refer

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities (Direction Home Akron Canton) is a private, non-profit organization providing long-term care programs and services to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Direction Home Akron Canton has been a leader in long-term care for over 40 years, serving thousands of individuals throughout Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne Counties.

Direction Home Akron Canton, along with 11 other Area Agencies on Aging across the state of Ohio, was designated by the Older Americans Act which was designed to provide services to persons not adequately served by other public and private systems. Our focus is funding and advocacy surrounding programs and services that allow older adults and people with disabilities to remain independent and in the home of their choice.

At Direction Home Akron Canton, we understand the importance of independence which is why we’ve made it our mission to ensure that you and your loved ones can stay happy, stay healthy and stay home. As an employer, we actively recruit employees who share a passion for our mission to provide older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers long-term care choices and consumer protection so they can achieve the highest quality of life.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Uniontown, Ohio
Year Founded
1974
Website
dhad.org
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