Case Manager – AAA

CAPECO is a diverse group of people who are committed to creating a thriving community by providing education resources and services dedicated to eliminating poverty and contributing to the success of our community members We hire people from all walks of life not because we must but because we know it makes us stronger If you share our passion for community then we would love to meet you

Supervised by Program Manager & Director of Programs Department Services for Independence Classification Regular Full Time Position Status Non Exempt Location Pendleton Oregon Main Office Starting Salary 4218

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• Health
• Dental
• RX
• Vision
• FSA
• Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Vacation
• Sick and Holidays

Because CAPECO is a collaborative workplace with a mission that values face to face interactions the person selected for this position will work primarily in the office Once training requirements have been met the supervisor will discuss options for working some hours on a hybrid remote schedule

This position is responsible for providing a full range of care service management functions and service authorizations for older adults andor people with disabilities family members andor community members This position performs a full range of duties including assessing & evaluating the need for the Oregon Project Independence Program Medicaid Options Counseling Family Caregiver Support and other community resources This position will work with the participant to develop and implement an actionservice plan assist in determining service options and assist with gaining access to a variety of long term care and social services Services are targeted to individuals who may have ongoing long term care needs or who need short term support to navigate complex public service eligibility requirements transition between care settings andor establish a plan for self support These services are offered throughout Hood River Wasco Sherman Wheeler Gilliam Umatilla and Morrow Counties

• Conduct home visits with older adults and adults with disabilities to assess their ability to complete Activities of Daily Living ADLs and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living IADLs
• Interview individuals to evaluate care and current support needs
• Recommend services to be provided and coordinate in home services to promote independence and safety
• Actively provide Person Centered Options Counseling sessions for clients and their family or community support to assist clients with developing and implementing their own plan of action
• Conduct follow up to assess whether additional options are necessary
• Provide service planning and coordination for adults with chronic or acute age related or physical disabilities which limit independence; determine eligibility for services; develop a care plan to prevent premature institutionalization through provision of in home services; coordinate referrals with partnering agencies and monitor client progress
• Work with other agencies family members and community organizations to coordinate effective service provision to clients
• Facilitate the development of community partnerships to promote services for clients or their families that do not currently exist or accommodate the specific identified needs
• Monitor client progress and independence through regular staffing with care providers;follow up with clients not in specific programs; provide additional services if new needs arise
• Input and maintain client data into multiple state databases and internal excel spreadsheets
• Maintain regular contact with clients and provider personnel and verify service administration
• Develop post hospitalization or post institutionalization plans in coordination with client family staff and partnering agencies; maintain monthly contact with clients
• Maintain accurate caseload records of assessments evaluations treatment plans referrals and follow up reports
• Complete case documentation and narration to document case management services provided as required by program guidelines
• Provide information on and referrals to specialty services; arrange for a variety of goods and services including but not…