In Home Services Coordinator OPI and OPIM

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OPIM-Ongoing Case Management 30-39 Hour Coos Bay, OR, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the care coordination of Community Base Service programs, Responsible for the successful implementation and maintenance of the Older American's Act programs in Curry County. Coordinates outreach services and coordinates information for OAA services .

Fulfill agency mission by provisioning services available through the Area Agency on Aging including in-home services, the Employer Resource Connection program, Oregon Project Independence (OPI), and others, thereby helping to ensure seniors and people with disabilities thrive in Curry County . This job is performed at main office and in the field requiring travel to clients in a variety of settings, homes, facilities, etc .

The service area is Curry County .

Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions**) :

This class specification represents only the core areas
of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs
of the Division.

Case Management

• Performs client interviews , intake and assessments to determine service needs and resource requirements; serves as an agency representative with other service providers to address service requirements, availability and needs assessment ; makes resource referrals to both internal and external programs; provides client advocacy based on required situations.
• Evaluates and documents program eligibility status ; determines case safety level, emergency status and/or need for crisis intervention or mandatory reporting ; determines, develops, and communicates client service action/case plans ; monitors and documents plan status and performs follow up on case services ; evaluates plan outcomes.
• Coordinates the exchange of service information and service care provision with other agencies ; provides recommendations regarding course of action ; assists in conflict or behavior management ; and assists in the resolution of disagreements among clients, families , systems and service providers .
• Monitors client status ; provides counseling and intervention support ; conducts on-site client visits and perform comprehensive needs assessment ; performs safety and risk assessments ; determines crisis intervention needs ; monitors services and makes plan adjustments as client needs change ; escalates case management supervision as required .
• Prepares , documents and maintains case and/or program information ; collects, manages and analyzes data to produce reports documenting program measures and outcomes ; provides recommendations ; ensures the maintenance of timely program or case activity tracking , reporting and applicable billing.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Providing consultation and case coordination for Oregon Project Independence (OPI) and Oregon Project Independence Medicaid (OPIM) program participants in the home and over the phone which includes the following :
  • conducting an assessment and assists the veteran in developing a participant directed spending plan .
  • providing consultation to determine what mix of goods and services best meet the consumer's needs.
  • maintaining accurate client files and timely documentation .
• Providing information, consultation, and referral to participants regarding necessary resources and services .
• Working with individual participants and caregivers to identify gaps in services, report findings, and advocate for identified needs .

Coordination

• Provides service coordination for adults…