Community Options Assessor

We currently have the following position open, if you are interested in applying, please let me know by replying to this email by end of day Wednesday February 25^th Thank you!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current RN or LSW licensure in the State of Ohio. 

• At least one year prior experience in Long Term Care for elderly and/or disabled adults, medical social work, geriatrics/gerontology or other substitute as approved by the Ohio Department of Aging.

• Must have a valid driver's license, access to an automobile, and automobile insurance meeting the minimum requirements of state law.

• Genuine interest in the Mission of Area Agency on Aging 3.

• Proficient in computer skills.

• Final candidate must agree to a BCII Criminal Records Check, which includes fingerprinting and pre-employment Drug Screen at the expense of Area Agency on Aging 3.

• It is the sole responsibility of the employee to keep up with all required licensure (Examples RN, LSW), including continued licensure renewals throughout your employment with Area Agency on Aging 3.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

?         Bilingual (Spanish/English) fluency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to stand and sit; ascend and descend ramps and/or stairs; communicate, both in person and by telephone/cell phone/headset.  Sitting for extended periods is common.  Extensive use of office equipment and computers requiring repetitive motion and substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hand, and/or fingers.  Ability to lift 20 pounds to carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Required to operate a motor vehicle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts a face-to-face comprehensive assessment with the consumer/family system as a basis for determining the consumer's level of care/level of need, eligibility for available community resources and long-term care options.

• Develops an individualized comprehensive care plan with the consumer/caregiver which addresses the problems identified, the goals and outcomes to be achieved, the services to be pursued in support of goal achievement, the responsibilities of the consumer, informal/formal support and the case manager and defines payment sources for needed services.

• Arranges for service delivery through a process which includes collaborating and negotiating with service providers (including informal caregivers, volunteers and outside resources) for delivery of needed services to the consumer in a manner described in the care plan.

• Clarifies for consumers/caregivers their community based long term care options to nursing home placement.

• Assists the consumer to determine and secure the most appropriate environment for the delivery of long-term care services.

• Links consumers to resources, services, and opportunities that maintain the greatest degree of consumer independence.

• Participates in state hearings.  Depending on the circumstances may represent Area Agency on Aging 3, ODHS or may act as a consumer advocate.

• Participates in the Area Agency on Aging 3 internal quality assurance and utilization review process.

• This position is directly responsible to the Community Options Supervisor/VP of Program Operations/Chief Operations Officer/Chief Executive Officer.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Community Options Supervisor/VP of Program Operations/Chief Operations Officer/Chief Executive Officer.

• Adheres to consumer privacy and HIPAA regulations.