We are hiring for:CAP Case Manager / PT / Buncombe & Madison / Flexible Schedule
Type:RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provide basic case management services to medically fragile children who are at risk of institutionalization and whose health, safety, and well-being can be maintained in his/her primary residence. Coordinate services with RN to ensure quality care. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited college or university.This position will provide services to Buncombe and Madison Counties and will require travel to provide services.
Payrate: $22.00The Community Alternative Program for Children is a Community Based Services Waiver designed to provide an alternative placement in a nursing facility for beneficiaries who prefer to remain in his or her primary private residences and would be at risk of institutionalization without these services. We work with individuals to establish the person-centered plan and to coordinate care and services including personal care, waiver supplies, home modifications and educational support.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work, and one year of directly related experience of community experience (preferably case management) in the health or medical field directly related to homecare, long-term care, or personal care, and the completion of a NC Medicaid-certified training program within 90 calendar-days of employment;
- Bachelor's degree in a human services or equivalent field from an accredited college or university with two or more years of community experience (preferably case management) in the health or medical field directly related to homecare, long-term care, or personal care and the completion of a NC Medicaid-certified training program within 90 calendar-days of employment;
- Bachelor's degree in a non-human services field from an accredited college or university with two or more years of community experience (preferably case management) in the health or medical field directly related to homecare, long-term care, or personal care and the completion of a NC Medicaidcertified training program within 90 calendar-days of employment; or
- Registered nurse who holds a current North Carolina license, two-year or four-year degree, one year case management in homecare, long-term care, personal care or related work experience and the completion of a NC Medicaid-certified training program within 90 calendar-days of employment.
Responsibilities: - Provides person-centered quality services to consumers and their families within a community setting for an improved quality of life.
- Assesses and evaluates the client's situation and needs, their abilities, coping skills, social history, psychological assessment, finances, education, budgeting, planning, and on-going monitoring.
- Functions include: case management, coordination of care, service authorization and coordination, scheduling, long-term placements, basic counseling, support and reinforcements in areas such as long-term palliative care, employment, vocational, medical, health, or behavioral issues.
- Refers clients and families to a variety of services to meet medical, financial, psychological, emergency care, emotional, or other needs; Links the child/family to services, equipment, and supplies needed to care for the child at home.
- Assess which beneficiary's need social intervention and referral
- Conducts the initial pre-screening and initial assessment of the beneficiary and family
- Evaluates needs and resources of the beneficiary/family and need for other community services
- Develops the plan of care to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of beneficiary
- Reviews and updates the plan of care at least every twelve months or as the beneficiary status requires
- Assists the beneficiary/family in understanding the plan of care and making informed choices
- Utilizes appropriate community resources planning as well as initiates appropriate referrals
- Provides counseling and emotional support to strengthen beneficiary/family support system
- Implementation and Follow-up of services
- Collaborates with the disciplines within the agency to ensure a comprehensive approach to beneficiary care
- Provides continuous evaluation and monitoring of services through documentation and consultation
- Performs on-going systematic beneficiary assessment through monthly telephone calls and home visits and documents according to policy
- Evaluates and documents effectiveness of care based on observable responses of beneficiary, recommending or instituting changes needed to attain identified beneficiary outcomes
- Provides monthly case management monitoring for assigned beneficiaries
- Completes all required records per agency policy and the State CAP manual
- Documents pertinent changes in beneficiary's condition during contacts with beneficiary's, family, and other provider agencies
- Completes a discharge summary when CAP services are completed. This summary should review services provided, beneficiary's response and status at discharge
- Maintains medical record for each beneficiary with current documentation of beneficiary status, service changes and referrals
- Maintain Case Management documentation within the E-CAP system, review In-Home Aide documentation, review re-certifications, and supply billing for proper billing codes and compliance according to CAP guidelines
- Completes requirements for continuing education per year as established by agency policies and procedures
- Completes State mandated training as required; Completes E-CAP updates as required
Pre-employment screening:- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:- Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.