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Tampa, Florida, United States

Responsible for overall management of member's individual service plan, develops, monitors, and revises the member's service plan to meet the member's needs, with the goal of optimizing member health care across the care continuum.Responsible for performing telephonic or face-to-face history and program needs assessments using a tool with pre-defined questions for the identification, evaluation, coordination and management of member's long-term service and support needs.Using tools and… Show more Responsible for overall management of member's individual service plan, develops, monitors, and revises the member's service plan to meet the member's needs, with the goal of optimizing member health care across the care continuum.Responsible for performing telephonic or face-to-face history and program needs assessments using a tool with pre-defined questions for the identification, evaluation, coordination and management of member's long-term service and support needs.Using tools and pre-defined identification process, identifies members with potential clinical health care needs (including, but not limited to, potential for high-risk complications) and coordinates those member's cases with the clinical healthcare management and interdisciplinary team in order to provide care coordination support.The process does not involve clinical judgment. Manages non-clinical needs of members with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, and/or disabilities, to ensure cost effective and efficient utilization of long-term services and supports.Establishes short term and long-term service and support goals in collaboration with the member, caregivers, family, natural supports, physicians; identifies members that would benefit from an alternative level of service or other waiver programs.May also serve as mentor or preceptor for new staff, assisting in the formal training of associates and may be involved in process improvement initiatives. Show less

Maitland, Florida, United States

Eligibility Specialist for Rental Housing Assistance Program which required the reviewing rental assistanceapplications submitted to ensure all standards and guidelines are met before submission for paymentof rental assistance.Additional Duties:Review applications submitted by Applicants. Contact Applicant's by telephone or email to request anyadditional verification needed to process the application and move the application to the next step.Answer calls and emails from… Show more Eligibility Specialist for Rental Housing Assistance Program which required the reviewing rental assistanceapplications submitted to ensure all standards and guidelines are met before submission for paymentof rental assistance.Additional Duties:Review applications submitted by Applicants. Contact Applicant's by telephone or email to request anyadditional verification needed to process the application and move the application to the next step.Answer calls and emails from Applicant's on a timely basis. Devise ways to optimize procedures andmaintain program compliance. Review all submitted applications before submitting for final review.Assist with questions from staff, assist with training of Staff, and to work as a team with Managementto improve quality of Applications being submitted for review. Answer questions from staff and provideguidance and feedback. Keep Management informed on issues and problems.Devise ways to optimized procedures while maintaining compliance with program regulations.Be proficient in MS Office, knowledge of computer system, maintain good organization and timemanagement skills, and able to work under pressure to meet goals on a daily basis. Show less

Maitland, Florida, United States

Quality Control Specialist for Rental Housing Assistance Program which required the reviewing rental assistance applications submitted to ensure all standards and guidelines are met before submission for payment of rental assistance. Additional duties: Working towards the targeted daily goals to pass Applications or return to Eligibility Specialist for additional information. Assist with the formation of targeted goals for Eligibility Specialists.Assist with questions from… Show more Quality Control Specialist for Rental Housing Assistance Program which required the reviewing rental assistance applications submitted to ensure all standards and guidelines are met before submission for payment of rental assistance. Additional duties: Working towards the targeted daily goals to pass Applications or return to Eligibility Specialist for additional information. Assist with the formation of targeted goals for Eligibility Specialists.Assist with questions from staff, assist with training of Staff, and to work as a team with Management to improve quality of Applications being submitted for review. Answer questions from staff and provide guidance and feedback. Keep Management informed on issues and problems.Devise ways to optimized procedures while maintaining compliance with program regulations.Assist with special projects to correct issues with program data on an as needed basis.Be proficient in MS Office, knowledge of computer system, maintain good organization and time management skills, and able to work under pressure to meet goals on a daily basis. Show less

Maitland, Florida, United States

Eligibility Specialist for Rental Housing Assistance Program which required the reviewing rental assistance applications submitted to ensure all standards and guidelines are met before submission for payment of rental assistance. Additional Duties:Review applications submitted by Applicants. Contact Applicant's by telephone or email to request any additional verification needed to process the application and move the application to the next step. Answer calls and emails from… Show more Eligibility Specialist for Rental Housing Assistance Program which required the reviewing rental assistance applications submitted to ensure all standards and guidelines are met before submission for payment of rental assistance. Additional Duties:Review applications submitted by Applicants. Contact Applicant's by telephone or email to request any additional verification needed to process the application and move the application to the next step. Answer calls and emails from Applicant's on a timely basis. Devise ways to optimize procedures and maintain program compliance. Review all submitted applications before submitting for final review. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Service Coordinator for Pennsylvania Managed Care Waiver program. Case load of 90 to 110 consumers that required a regular home visit every six months to complete or update an Assessment of Needs. Also completed home visits on an as needed basis when a consumer was discharged from the hospital to assess if any additional services are needed. Mange phone contact with each consumer on caseload on a monthly basis. Order services and supplies as needed for Consumers and verify that services… Show more Service Coordinator for Pennsylvania Managed Care Waiver program. Case load of 90 to 110 consumers that required a regular home visit every six months to complete or update an Assessment of Needs. Also completed home visits on an as needed basis when a consumer was discharged from the hospital to assess if any additional services are needed. Mange phone contact with each consumer on caseload on a monthly basis. Order services and supplies as needed for Consumers and verify that services were received. Complete care plans, service plans, and goal setting with each consumer. Attend trainings, complete monthly reports, and coordinate with providers for services as needed. Show less

Murrysville, Pa

In office Social Worker to manage patients social service needs. Upon recommendation from patients PCP, would meet and assess patients for social service needs. Completed referrals as necessary to agencies. Assist and complete forms for patients and physicians to assist with obtaining medications not covered by patient's insurance. Assisted with finding patient resources to assist with basic necessities within the community. Complete telephone calls to patients and agencies. Met with… Show more In office Social Worker to manage patients social service needs. Upon recommendation from patients PCP, would meet and assess patients for social service needs. Completed referrals as necessary to agencies. Assist and complete forms for patients and physicians to assist with obtaining medications not covered by patient's insurance. Assisted with finding patient resources to assist with basic necessities within the community. Complete telephone calls to patients and agencies. Met with families and patients to discuss needs. Assisted caregivers of patients with resources within the community. Met with physicians to assist with patient forms, referrals to hospice, or finding resources for patients. Attended regular staff meetings to discuss patient needs and community resources. Data entry to patient charts within Epic system on a regular basis. Attending regular trainings as needed. Show less

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Social worker at Nursing facility and managed a caseload of 50 to 75 patients/residents. Met with patients and long term residents to interview and completed assessments. Met with short term rehab patients to complete interviews and assessments. Completed care plans, attended care conferences with patients and residents to discuss and set goals and service needs of patients and residents, met with families on a regular basis to discuss patient and/or residents care, assist with discharge… Show more Social worker at Nursing facility and managed a caseload of 50 to 75 patients/residents. Met with patients and long term residents to interview and completed assessments. Met with short term rehab patients to complete interviews and assessments. Completed care plans, attended care conferences with patients and residents to discuss and set goals and service needs of patients and residents, met with families on a regular basis to discuss patient and/or residents care, assist with discharge planning and set up services as needed to ensure safe discharge to home, completed referrals, assisted patients and families with Medicaid and VA applications, completed data entry, and coordinated services with Hospice and home health care for residents. Attended regular staff meetings and trainings as needed. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Social Worker for in-home program for medically needy aged 60 and older in the community with a caseload of 10 to 25 patients. Complete interviews and completed assessments on patients on a weekly and bi-weekly basis to discussed all patient needs. Completed referrals for additional in-home services and/or for basic needs within the community. Followed up on referrals to ensure services were received. Maintained regular contact by telephone. Assisted RN with any additional needs of the… Show more Social Worker for in-home program for medically needy aged 60 and older in the community with a caseload of 10 to 25 patients. Complete interviews and completed assessments on patients on a weekly and bi-weekly basis to discussed all patient needs. Completed referrals for additional in-home services and/or for basic needs within the community. Followed up on referrals to ensure services were received. Maintained regular contact by telephone. Assisted RN with any additional needs of the patient. Completed data entry on all patient contact and referrals. Attending regular staff meetings and trainings as needed. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Care Manager for Senior Services managing a caseload of 50 to 95 consumers. Completed interviews and assessments of seniors aged 60 and older for Senior Services funded by the Area Agency on Aging. Interviewed and completed assessments on consumers every six months. Also completed a home visit to ensure services were received every three months. Verified income eligibility for services, reviewed all medical conditions and medications. Tracked consumer for additional needs and if medically… Show more Care Manager for Senior Services managing a caseload of 50 to 95 consumers. Completed interviews and assessments of seniors aged 60 and older for Senior Services funded by the Area Agency on Aging. Interviewed and completed assessments on consumers every six months. Also completed a home visit to ensure services were received every three months. Verified income eligibility for services, reviewed all medical conditions and medications. Tracked consumer for additional needs and if medically needy, completed application for waiver services with consumer and also with family if needed. Tracked all consumer services and reported on services monthly. Correspondence with agencies to coordinate consumers in-home services. Complete on-call services and respond to emergency needs of the consumers. Refer consumers as needed to other eligible programs, assisted consumers with the completion of housing rebate forms, and maintained monthly contact by phone. Attend regular staff meetings and trainings as needed. Show less

Homestead, Pa

Care Manager for Senior Services managing a caseload of 50 to 95 consumers. Completed interviews and assessments of seniors aged 60 and older for Senior Services funded by the Area Agency on Aging. Interviewed and completed assessments on consumers every six months. Also completed a home visit to ensure services were received every three months. Verified income eligibility for services, reviewed all medical conditions and medications. Tracked consumer for additional needs and if medically… Show more Care Manager for Senior Services managing a caseload of 50 to 95 consumers. Completed interviews and assessments of seniors aged 60 and older for Senior Services funded by the Area Agency on Aging. Interviewed and completed assessments on consumers every six months. Also completed a home visit to ensure services were received every three months. Verified income eligibility for services, reviewed all medical conditions and medications. Tracked consumer for additional needs and if medically needy, completed application for waiver services with consumer and also with family if needed. Tracked all consumer services and reported on services monthly. Correspondence with agencies to coordinate consumers in-home services. Complete on-call services and respond to emergency needs of the consumers. Refer consumers as needed to other eligible programs, assisted consumers with the completion of housing rebate forms, and maintained monthly contact by phone. Attend regular staff meetings and trainings as needed. Also was a member of the Area Agency on Aging committee to review and develop additional services for Family Caregivers in Allegheny County. Show less

Washington, Pa

Income Maintenace Caseworker with a case load of 200 to 200 clients. Reviewed paper applications submitted by clients for Department of Welfare Services. Interviewed clients, verified income, identity, and residence. Reviewed applications for benefits requested, entered all information into DOS system to have information complete date assessment for benefit approval. Contacted clients for additional information, completed telephone interviews, and made appropriate referrals for additional… Show more Income Maintenace Caseworker with a case load of 200 to 200 clients. Reviewed paper applications submitted by clients for Department of Welfare Services. Interviewed clients, verified income, identity, and residence. Reviewed applications for benefits requested, entered all information into DOS system to have information complete date assessment for benefit approval. Contacted clients for additional information, completed telephone interviews, and made appropriate referrals for additional services. Sent approval letters as needed. Attending all trainings and regular staff meetings. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Family Case Worker for Protective Services with children and families with a case load of 15 to 20 families. Completed regular assessments and home visits every two weeks and on an as needed basis. Completed family service plans with family to work towards returning child to home while also maintaining two-year placement plan if needed. Case management of all services for the family. Completed case notes on every visit and family contact. Completed court documents for family court… Show more Family Case Worker for Protective Services with children and families with a case load of 15 to 20 families. Completed regular assessments and home visits every two weeks and on an as needed basis. Completed family service plans with family to work towards returning child to home while also maintaining two-year placement plan if needed. Case management of all services for the family. Completed case notes on every visit and family contact. Completed court documents for family court proceedings and attended court regularly to report on family progress. Also attended family meetings, school IEP's, staff meetings and trainings on an ongoing basis. Contacted agencies for placements and change of placements as necessary. Transport children to new placements and doctor visits as necessary. Meet and interview family members for possible placements. Complete background checks. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Case manager for low-income parents attending employment training classes. Managed a caseload of ten to twenty clients who were either pregnant or recently have given birth. Developed and presented educational classes on parenting, pregnancy, childcare, and other issues concerning parenting. Completed assessments of clients enrolling in the program who may need additional parenting skills. Made referrals to community services to assist parents with needs in the community such as housing… Show more Case manager for low-income parents attending employment training classes. Managed a caseload of ten to twenty clients who were either pregnant or recently have given birth. Developed and presented educational classes on parenting, pregnancy, childcare, and other issues concerning parenting. Completed assessments of clients enrolling in the program who may need additional parenting skills. Made referrals to community services to assist parents with needs in the community such as housing, bill payment assistance, food, diapers, household supplies, and furniture. Attending staff meetings and trainings. Worked to implement programs to assist all parents in the employment program. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Case manager for behavioral health clients. Managed a case load of 15 to 25 clients involved with services and care in the mental health system and additional systems that the client may be involved. Completed Client Assessments and created care plans for client needs. Assist client to become aware of their services and needs. Transported clients to appointments, on daily tasks, and assisted with behavioral health discharges. Completed any necessary 302 commitments and followed client to… Show more Case manager for behavioral health clients. Managed a case load of 15 to 25 clients involved with services and care in the mental health system and additional systems that the client may be involved. Completed Client Assessments and created care plans for client needs. Assist client to become aware of their services and needs. Transported clients to appointments, on daily tasks, and assisted with behavioral health discharges. Completed any necessary 302 commitments and followed client to behavioral health admissions for in-patient evaluations. Track client's progress using monthly reports and progress notes. Advocate for the client when necessary. Completed training to become certified Intensive Case Manager. Attended regular staff meetings and trainings. Completed 24 hour on-call on a rotation basis with other team members. Show less

Waynesburg, Pa

Temporary placement as Administrative Case Manager. Completed initial intake information on clients seeking mental health services. Assess client's needs and refer to the appropriate services within the agency. Complete a working diagnosis on clients at time of assessment. Case manages clients receiving medication management services and complete treatment plans. Update files for insurance, treatment plans, or closure of cases.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Foster Care Case Worker for youth in foster care. Maintain caseload of 9 to 14 clients. Completed regular weekly visits to the child and foster family. Transported child to all supervised visits with parents and monitored the visits. Attend court reviews with or without the child, permanency planning meetings, and family service meetings. Maintain accurate case notes, complete Individual Service Plan, and monthly reports on all clients on caseload. Monitor and track all medical and… Show more Foster Care Case Worker for youth in foster care. Maintain caseload of 9 to 14 clients. Completed regular weekly visits to the child and foster family. Transported child to all supervised visits with parents and monitored the visits. Attend court reviews with or without the child, permanency planning meetings, and family service meetings. Maintain accurate case notes, complete Individual Service Plan, and monthly reports on all clients on caseload. Monitor and track all medical and psychological needs. Assist foster family in the care of children. Transported child to all supervised visits, medical appointments as needed, and court hearings as needed. Attending all trainings and staff meetings as needed. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Foster Care Case Worker for youth in foster care. Maintain caseload of 9 to 14 clients. Completed regular weekly visits to the child and foster family. Transported child to all supervised visits with parents and monitored the visits. Attend court reviews with or without the child, permanency planning meetings, and family service meetings. Maintain accurate case notes, complete Individual Service Plan, and monthly reports on all clients on caseload. Monitor and track all medical and… Show more Foster Care Case Worker for youth in foster care. Maintain caseload of 9 to 14 clients. Completed regular weekly visits to the child and foster family. Transported child to all supervised visits with parents and monitored the visits. Attend court reviews with or without the child, permanency planning meetings, and family service meetings. Maintain accurate case notes, complete Individual Service Plan, and monthly reports on all clients on caseload. Monitor and track all medical and psychological needs. Assist foster family in the care of children. Transported child to all supervised visits, medical appointments as needed, and court hearings as needed. Attending all trainings and staff meetings as needed. Show less

Washington, Pa

Casework with families in HeadStart program. Meet in home with families to complete all necessary forms for enrollments, wait lists, and tracking. Discuss any additional needs the family may have and complete referrals to appropriate agencies. Follow up on children's medical, immunization, and dental needs/records. Meet and discuss with the family on maintaining appropriate medical and dental care. Case manages families and their needs. Supervise parent group activities and present… Show more Casework with families in HeadStart program. Meet in home with families to complete all necessary forms for enrollments, wait lists, and tracking. Discuss any additional needs the family may have and complete referrals to appropriate agencies. Follow up on children's medical, immunization, and dental needs/records. Meet and discuss with the family on maintaining appropriate medical and dental care. Case manages families and their needs. Supervise parent group activities and present trainings as needed. Assist teachers in the classroom as needed. Report and follow up on child abuse reports. Complete monthly and yearly statistical information including tracking families and their needs during the service year. Recruit and complete enrollments on children for the center. Participated on various committees for the agency. Sought out in-kind donations for the center and the agency. Attend all trainings and staff meetings as needed. Show less

Bachlor Of Social Work, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work