Epic Nursing Services is seeking a full time Program Care Manager to assess the needs, initiate and coordinate services for frail elders and disabled adults enrolled in agency programs. The Care Manager conducts in-home visits, participates in an inter-disciplinary team and works collaboratively with community agencies.

Qualifications.

1. A Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in social work, human services or a related field required.
2. One-year elder care and disabled adults case management experience preferred.
3. Excellent computer skills required, including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Precise record keeping, excellent oral and written communication skills and a commitment to teamwork is essential.
4. Excellent assessment and documentation skills required.
5. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
6. Spanish and Mandarin speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.
7. Must have MA drivers license the agency will provide transportation to conduct home visits.

Responsibilities.

1. Assist elderly and disabled consumers in developing and maintaining maximum independent living within the community
2. Responsible for assessing the needs of program participants and to develop, monitor and review service plans for all clients
3. Position requires home visits to elders, coordinating service plans, monitoring clients progress, corresponding paperwork, data entry and statistics.
4. Obtaining a social history and conducting a psychosocial evaluation.
5. completing a care-management progress note corresponding with each on-site visit or encounter and upon significant change.
6. Reviewing direct care aide logs daily or at a minimum weekly
7. reviewing and documenting the fire and safety procedures for the qualified setting; participating in discharge and transition planning and implementation.
8. Evaluating, supporting, and training direct care aides.
9. Providing timely assistance and responding to urgent or emergency needs of the member
10. Assists in developing an outreach plan, identifying priorities and a reasonable timetables