In-home Assessment Specialist at Aroostook Home Health Services – Caribou, Maine

In-Home Assessment Specialist

Job Type: Part-time

Caribou, ME

Position Summary:

The In-home assessment specialist is primarily responsible for conducting assessments/ re-assessments on homemaker clients based on eligibility requirements. The In-Home assessment specialist is also responsible for quarterly supervision of PSS and Homemaker clients to ensure needs are being met. Installation of Emergency Response units as needed. The In-home assessment specialist will also provide assistance to support supervisor with coordination of care to individuals and families accessing MaineCare Section 28: Rehabilitative and Community Support Services.

Essential Functions:

1. Conduct admission visits for PSS clients to initiate services within 48 hours of receipt of referral.

· Complete all necessary paperwork as required by AHHS policies and procedures.

· Establish PSS Plan of Care to meet the needs of the client and as outlined by the service authorization.

· Submit completed referral form to Scheduler for data entry and scheduling needs.

2. Admit Homemaker clients as directed.

• Assess referrals for eligibility.
• Conduct reassessments annually to determine ongoing eligibility.
• Complete all necessary paperwork as required by AHHS policies and procedures
• Discuss and implement voucher option with eligible clients.

3. Provide onsite monitoring of PSS clients quarterly. Provide direct/indirect monitoring of homemaker clients quarterly.

• Conduct visits to assess quality of care provided to clients.
• Evaluate staff performance with the plan of care to determine if client’s needs are being met, client is satisfied with services and if hours are being provided as authorized.
• Notify Chief Operating Officer of staff performance issues.
• Review and update the plan of care to accommodate clients’ needs.
• Monitor compliance with AHHS’ safety policies and procedures when appropriate
• Provide appropriate follow-up and referral to community resources if indicated.

4. Maintain tracking systems to ensure timely completion of required paperwork.

• Ensure homemaker reassessments are completed annually.
• Complete risk assessment profiles annually.
• Make supervisory phone calls to all homemaker clients every 3 months to verify receipt of services, discuss client’s status, review any unmet needs and provide appropriate follow-up and referral to community resources.

6.. Assist supervisor with coordination of care for all age groups

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services.
• Complete with accuracy all required paperwork, records and reports in a timely manner.
• Complete required documentation in compliance with MaineCare Section 28 regulations
• Participate in supervision and team meetings
• Assist with intake assessments and client screenings
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards at all times
• Acts as intermediary between clients and other community agencies in the collaboration of care.
• Assists clients and their families to locate and utilize community resources to meet ongoing needs

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree- preferred but not required
• 2 Years experience in Human Services Related fields
• Knowledge of community resources and referral processes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to travel to prospective clients' residences
• Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a State driver's license
• Good decision-making skills.
• Ability to complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Prior experience in Home Health preferred.

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Mileage reimbursement
• Ongoing supervision and professional support