Employment Opportunities

TO APPLY, SEND RESUMES TO:
Jewish Family Service
Attention: Barbara W. Connor
441 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
Email: bwolfgram@jfsrochester.org
Phone: 585-461-0110
Fax: 585-461-9658

Geriatric Depression/Mental Health Care Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  1. Coordinates patient care and treatment delivery process within GEMM Care team
  2. Works closely and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary treatment team (attending regular meetings, coordinating care, communicating clearly)
  3. Participates actively in team meetings specifically in regard to clinical issues (i.e., diagnostic impressions, treatment suggestions) and process issues (what is and isn't working, generating solutions)
  4. Provides individual, marital, and family therapy to older adults and their caregivers as needed
  5. Completes GEMM Care assessments
  6. Completes safety, capacity, functional and mental health assessments as needed initially and prn
  7. Develops and implements treatment plans re: mental health and case management needs
  8. Provides appropriate mental health treatment
  9. Provides crisis intervention and assessment for suicide potentiality
  10. Conducts family meetings and family therapy as appropriate
  11. Provides referral for case management or performs case management activities when necessary
  12. Maintains professional social work standards and continues professional development in theory and practice of clinical social work with aging population
  13. Keeps accurate and up-to-date client records according to professional social work standards
  14. Attends clinical presentations on topics relevant to work performance
  15. Maintains referral network with various local social service and mental health providers
  16. Other duties as requested by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: LCSW-R with min 5 years experience providing counseling, case management, working within an interdisciplinary model of care.

Skills and knowledge required: Knowledge of clinical geropsychology, case management, interdisciplinary models of care,database management. Comfort with computers in required.

Personal Qualities: Leadership, clinical skills, case management skills, coordination of care, working within an interdisciplinary clinical team.
travel and any other special conditions or requirements: Travel as needed.

Full-time position 37.5 hours per week.
Salary up to 40k based on experience.
Benefits.
Must possess a valid New York State Driver's License.
EOE.

JOB TITLE: CASE MANAGER

SUMMARY
Provides case management services to frail, isolated, older adults who are functionally impaired. Responsible for assessments, care coordination, advocacy and related case management activities for assigned group of clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  1. Conducts psychosocial assessments, OARS, PHQ-9, Caregiver Strain Index.
    Interviews clients and their families in appropriate care setting, such as home, hospital or other facility.
  2. Obtains and documents assessment information using approved information and forms.
  3. Develops a comprehensive case management plan that addresses all pertinent areas of the assessment and helps develop attainable goals.
  4. Provides Community resource information
  5. Monitors clients and services in accordance with best standards of social work practice.
  6. Keeps up-to-date records and documents according to policy.
  7. Provides medical advocacy for clients and accompany to medical appointments when necessary.
  8. Acquires up-to-date knowledge of aging services and professional practices through reading and attending seminars, workshops and conferences.
  9. Participates in staff meetings, Aging meetings and case reviews in accordance to agency regulations.
  10. Completes all statistics and written reports in a thorough and timely fashion.
  11. Conducts outreach and public relation activities as requested.
  12. Is aware of and actively supports the Agency's cultural competency goals, efforts, and activities.
  13. Other duties as requested by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Preferred qualification: Case Management Certification

Minimum Education/Certification: BA/BS in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW

EXPERIENCE
At least two years case management experience or equivalent, preferably with the senior population. Working knowledge of community and mental health resources. Experience with older adults with dementia, caregiver support helpful.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid Drivers license. Car necessary Able to climb stairs

Postion will require 26 hours/week.
Salary based on experience
EOE

JOB TITLE: NURSE CASE MANAGER

SUMMARY
Under direction, provides case management services to functionally impaired elderly including medically frail individuals with complex issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  1. Acquires knowledge of EISEP regulations and standards.

  2. Keeps updated on new regulations and standards set by SOFA.
  3. Provides case management services to functionally impaired elderly.
  4. Screens individuals for program eligibility.
  5. Conducts in-home psychosocial assessments to determine client need and financial status with client and caregiver
  6. Completes full assessments on computer.
  7. Develops and implements comprehensive care plans.
  8. Authorizes and arranges for home care through contracted Aide Agencies/Day Programs.
  9. Authorizes for payment of bills by tracking services.
  10. Monitors clients and services in accordance with state regulations.
  11. Keeps up-to-date records and documents according to policy.
  12. Develops and implements appropriate discharge plans.
  13. Provide medical advocacy for clients and accompany to medical appointments when necessary.
  14. Acquires up-to-date knowledge of aging services and professional practices through reading and attending seminars, workshops and conferences.
  15. Participates in staff meetings and case reviews in accordance to state regulations.
  16. Completes all statistics and written reports in a thorough and timely fashion.
  17. Conducts outreach and public relation activities as requested.
  18. Is aware of and actively supports the Agency's cultural competency goals, efforts, and activities.
  19. Assesses EISEP clients with Patient Review Instrument (PRI) (Must have or be willing to acquire state certification)
  20. Provide support to colleagues on the EISEP team via consultations, workshops and in-service training about geriatric health issues.

    Other duties as requested by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Registered Nurse with one year applicable experience.
EXPERIENCE: Geriatric and community health, human services, and/or mental health experience helpful, Experience with older adults with dementia, caregiver support, end of life issues, long term care, home care experience preferred. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Drivers license. Car necessary Able to climb stairs

Postion will require 33.75 hours/week.
Salary based on experience, up to $22/hr.
EOE