RECOVERY MANAGER-FT

RECOVERY MANAGER-FT Exempt (Caseload #1 within Allen County with possible overflow in lower 7 counties) (Caseload #2 within Montgomery and Warren County)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• RN or possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar field required.

• A minimum of three years post degree experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). 

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the level care management/assessment appropriate to the scope of program responsibilities.

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

• Must be able to adapt to changing job duties, be flexible, and have exceptional organizational skills.

• Proficient in computer skills.

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

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Monitoring the provision of services included in the Person-Centered Plan to ensure that individual’s needs, preference, health and welfare are promoted. Must have the following abilities to perform the essential duties: 

• Ability to effectively communicate with general public, both in person and by phone.

• Ability to comprehend written material related to essential job functions.

• Ability to accurately document facts related to essential job functions.

• Ability to comprehend, recall, and apply facts related to essential job functions.

• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and implement a reasonable course of action based on available information.

• Ability to detect specific odors related to the assessment of a consumer's health/hygiene and the safety of the consumer's environment.

• Ability to use and transport a laptop computer and case; therefore, must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 20 pounds.

• Ability to ambulate enough to access private homes/locations which may not be readily accessible.

• Ability to travel to community and consumer locations within our 14 county service area.

• Ability to occasionally travel outside service area including but not limited to Columbus, Ohio.

• Maintains regular contact with the consumer/individual, informal caregivers and other providers of service to determine whether services are appropriate, of high quality and are meeting the consumer's/individual’s current needs.  Includes verifying whether services are delivered according to plan and modifying the care plan to meet the consumer's/individuals’ changing needs.

• Manage a caseload and complete home visits and contacts both as required and as needed to assess program eligibility, ongoing service eligibility as well as ongoing care plan for identified/continued needs.

• Conducts a comprehensive reassessment every 12 months or more frequently (event-based reassessment) to reassess the consumer's/individuals needs and re-evaluates the appropriateness of care.

• Monitors the consumer's/individuals progress with respect to the comprehensive goals and objectives/All Service Plan.

• Provide the consumer/individual with information on community services and agency services which will address their needs and make the appropriate referrals on behalf on the individual.

• Participates in consumer care conferences with informal/formal providers.

• Act as an advocate for individual.  Participate in state hearings when required.

• This position is directly responsible to the SRS Supervisor.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the SRS Supervisor/Vice President of Program Operations/Chief Operations Officer/Chief Executive Officer.

• Adheres to consumer privacy and HIPAA regulations.

If you know someone who might be interested please have them email their resume to mgibson@psa3.org or log onto www.aaa3.org and complete and application.