MTP Case Manager - SAILS

We're pleased to announce an opportunity for the position of MTP Case Manager
, within the Senior and Independent Living Services department.

Provides case management services under the Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC), Tailored Supports for Older Adults (TSOA), Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP), and other Senior and Independent Living Services programs in accordance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC), state policy, and program-specific requirements. Responsible for conducting caregiver-centered assessments, developing and implementing service plans, authorizing supportive services, issuing Planned Action Notices (PANs) as required, and ensuring adherence to program guidelines.

Supports unpaid family caregivers by identifying needs, reducing caregiver burden, and coordinating services that promote client independence and well-being. Assists with department day-to-day operations as delegated, including reports, outreach, community events, support groups, and more. Requires knowledge of related community resources and the laws and regulations specific to the area of service.

• Complete the initial interviews with clients and their families to assess the customer's eligibility for services.
• Gather relevant and useful data from the client, family, other agencies, to formulate a psychosocial assessment of the client and his or her family.
• Assemble and guide group discussions and decision-making sessions among relevant professionals and program representatives, clients and their families, and significant others to formulate goals and design an integrated intervention plan.
• Monitor adherence to the plan and manage the flow of accurate information within the action system to maintain a goal orientation and coordination momentum.
• Provide support and information to help the client and his or her family in situations of crisis and conflict with service providers.
• Provide regularly scheduled in-home monitoring of assigned clients.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (general responsibilities).

Requirements

• Ability to access and egress non-ADA facilities and homes.
• Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft One Drive, Outlook, Excel, & Adobe.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of aging, grief and death.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling principles and practices.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence and documentation.
• Ability to comprehend complex documents and concepts.
• Ability and willingness to maintain customer confidentiality.
• Ability to understand and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures and regulations applicable to the area of assignment.
• Capable of analyzing and evaluating client needs and development and implementation of corrective action(s) to resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, gatekeepers, and general public.
• Ability to analyze complicated situations efficiently and effectively.

Per Washington State Aging & Long-Term Support Administration Policy, Case Managers will meet at least the following minimum education and experience requirements:

• Four years of paid, full time, on-the-job social service experience in providing care management and long-term support and services to vulnerable adults, such as providing one-on-one, in-person customer service, developing care plans for aged, blind, or disabled individuals and caseloads, and a high school diploma or its equivalent; or
• Three years of paid, full time, on-the-job…