Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities

Clinical Float II

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities  •  $63k - $77k/yr  •  Uniontown, PA (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Job Location: GREEN - UNIONTOWN, OH 44685
Salary Range: $62,700.00 - $76,700.00 Salary/year
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Complete care coordination and waiver service coordination duties across all programs, including temporarily managing a full or partial caseload of members enrolled within any HCBS program as determined by the Clinical Support Supervisor.
- Clinical Float II may oversee Clinical Float 1 work as needed.
- Conduct in-person assessments within required timeframes for program applicants and enrolled members within the Home and Community Based Services Division.
- Evaluate assessment and care coordination data to determine program eligibility, care needs, and service options.
- Complete significant change event assessments with members within required timeframes
- Complete home visits to ensure health, safety, service satisfaction and provide education to members, based on program specific guidelines.
- Educate members on waiver services and available providers, including self-direction and transportation needs.
- Educate individuals and caregivers on health promotion, illness prevention, community resources and navigating the healthcare system.
- 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.
- Assist with telephonic coverage during the day when needed.
- Develop and update person-centered care plans within required time frame.
- Advocate on behalf of consumer and/or caregiver/family and assist individuals in securing appropriate services and care settings.
- Disenroll ineligible members from program, as appropriate.
- Apply judgments and perform clinical practice based upon education, experience and professional practice standards.
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with the applicable HCBS program.
- Monitor service quality and program eligibility.
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QualificationsRequired
- One year of experience in home health care, medical social work or geriatrics
- Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio or Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio
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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