Home Care Intake Specialist at Bristol Elder Services Inc – Fall River, Massachusetts

Home Care Intake Specialist $28.58/hour

Position Summary: This position is responsible for initial client assessments, service planning and coordination of care in compliance with AGE and agency guidelines within the 15 communities

serviced by Bristol Aging & Wellness, Inc.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assures that clients are assessed on a timely basis.
• Conducts a comprehensive evaluation to determine the full scope of clients’ needs.
• Determines eligibility for programs.
• Develops appropriate service plans that meet consumer choice and budget guidelines.
• Partners with vendors to implement home care services.
• Assists clients with problem solving and makes referrals as needed.
• Determines eligibility for public benefits.
• Assists with applications for public benefits and health insurance and problem resolution related to benefits.
• Documents phone calls, visits, and all activity in accordance with Elder Affairs’ and agency requirements.
• Maintains client records accurately and within the mandated timeframe.
• Communicate with case management staff upon a case transfer.

Qualifications:

Education: bachelor’s degree in human services or related discipline.

Experience: Elder service helpful.

Special Skills/Knowledge:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills,
• ability to effectively relate to a wide variety of personalities,
• strong assessment skills,
• basic computer skills,
• organizational and time management skills,
• ability to multi-task,
• be adaptable and work in a fast-paced, high volume work environment.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

This job description is intended to be general, will evolve over time, and is subject to periodic updating.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V