Remote Elder Care Manager

Summary

Join a compassionate organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families as a Geriatric Care Manager.

Requirements

• 2-3 years prior experience as a geriatric care manager
• A graduate degree in a relevant field, such as MSW, RN, MFT, MA in Gerontology, MA in Psychology, or MA in Occupational Therapy, is highly desirable
• Minimum 2+ years prefer 5 years experience post degree in gerontology, healthcare, behavioral health, psychiatric or RN
• Experience in care or case management of older adults and dementia care
• Available Mon-Fri during business hours plus a weekend on-call rotation every 6-8 weeks
• Knowledge of local eldercare resources (preferred)
• Experience working with mental health issues and coordinating services for clients with mental illness
• Experience working with disabled adults and coordinating services for clients under 65 with disabilities
• Experience working with elder abuse matters and reporting
• Proficiency in Google suite of products, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Valid California driver’s license, insurance, personal transportation
• Strong organization, time management, communication skills, and excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Knowledge of utilization management procedures, aging, mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse community resources and providers
• Knowledge and experience in inpatient and/or outpatient settings
• Masters in: Gerontology, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Social Work or an RN

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients and their families, ensuring their needs are met throughout the care process
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate services and high-quality care coordination
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop goal-oriented care plans, updating them as necessary
• Communicate regularly with family members, navigating family dynamics while advocating for the client
• Maintain extensive knowledge of community resources available to older adults and provide recommendations for in-home caregivers or residential staff
• Follow all processes, procedures, and systems established by About Senior Solutions
• Act as a liaison for families at a distance and assist with transitions between care settings
• Review financial, legal, or medical issues and refer clients to approved experts when necessary
• Provide crisis intervention, client and family education, and monitor client well-being through regular visits
• Coordinate medical appointments transportation, and ensure clients have access to necessary services in a safe environment
• Manage communication and care plans throughout the conservatorship process, including support for placement in assisted living facilities or nursing homes
• Develop long-range care plans for clients who do not currently need care, identifying available agencies and social services
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and document all interactions in the client management database
• Enter billable hours daily and forecast monthly billable hours for the office manager
• Represent and market About Senior Solutions to create goodwill within the community

Benefits

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision (company contributes partial amount)
• Vacation: 2 weeks after one year of employment
• Sick time: 40 hours/year (usable after 90 days)
• Retirement: 4% 401(k) match (after 1 year)