Elder Services Case Manager - Part Time

What You Will Do

• Coordinate services, develop care plans, and implement and monitor service delivery.
• Screen, assess, and evaluate clients for service needs and develop and implement care plans to address service needs.
• Evaluate client eligibility for programs, including assistance with Medicaid eligibility.
• Maintain regular contact with clients as established in program guidelines.
• Provide information, referral, and follow-up for appropriate support services, including coordination of client services with Medicare or Hospice agencies.
• Resolve service delivery problems.
• Complete and submit accurate and timely documentation, including but not limited to maintaining client records.
• Report any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the Florida Abuse Hotline, according to State of Florida statute.
• Maintain established productivity requirements as established by the supervisor and as related to caseload assignment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• $22.33 per hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is based on the number of hours worked.
• Immediate eligibility for our 403b Savings Plan with a 25% match.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related social services field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field other than the social services field with professional human services experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement if approved by the funder.
• Two (2) years of case management experience preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of community reorganizations and resources.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be efficient in using Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Ability to lift and /or carry case files, office supplies, donations, etc. up to 25lbs.
• Ability to work in a potential stressful environment involving difficult client situations, including clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive.
• Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage.

Who We Are

Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships.

For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior.

Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements

It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks.

To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.