JOB DESCRIPTION

Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Medicaid Waiver
Reports to: Case Management Director

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

This position involves coordinating the Case Management Program, which consists of pre-admission screening, planning, and arranging for and coordinating appropriate home and community-based services in a timely and cost-effective manner. This position will provide consultation and non-skilled services and will not provide medical procedures or skilled nursing care. Incumbents assigned to this position maintain considerable contact with service providers, consumers of services, civic groups, and the public.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Nursing with an active, clear license to practice in Mississippi and at least two (2) years of full-time experience in direct service to aged and disabled individuals.
Candidates with less than two (2) years of experience will require at least 90 days of orientation under the supervision of an established case manager with two (2) years of waiver experience.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have and maintain a valid Mississippi driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of word processing programs, spreadsheets, email platforms, and other communication tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works with Social Worker case manager in a team approach to screen referred clients and determine eligibility.
• During on-site visits using prescribed skills, assesses the client, formulates nursing diagnoses and needs of the client, notes medical diagnoses, establishes a plan of care, implements the plan of care after eligibility has been established and approval received from appropriate sources, evaluates results of the plan by monitoring clients at least monthly.
• Provides technical assistance to service providers involved in the care of clients.
• Assists in resource development and coordination of services, which services to limit duplication, assists in client targeting, and maximizes the use of information support systems.
• Develops individualized care plans for clients based on the assessment of client needs and on resource availability.
• Attends meetings, training sessions, and conferences.
• Performs other requirements related to the successful operation of the case management program.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice