Waiver Service Coordinator (Molina Home Visits) - Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio : Job Details

Molina Waiver Service CoordinatorFull Time Openings AvailableCommunity Visits to See Clients Are RequiredAn extra $1,000 in your pocket and a fulfilling, flexible career? If this appeals to you, read on!Council on Aging (COA) is seeking licensed social workers and RNs who are dedicated and compassionate and who also appreciate an excellent work/life balance. Although our Waiver Service Coordinators' office is in their homes, they are required to perform home visits and come into the office for various trainings and meetings.About Council on AgingCOA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. We promote choice, independence, dignity and well-being through a range of services that help people remain in their homes for as long as possible. COA is a state-designated Area Agency on Aging, serving a 5-county region. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults and people with disabilities.Our mission: Enhance lives by assisting people to remain independent through a range of quality services.COA has more than 300 employees, close to 300 contracted providers, and an annual budget of $128.4 million. COA fosters a work environment that is not only rewarding to our employees, but also empowers them to make a meaningful difference in our community.COA offers:

• Competitive benefits package
• Flexible hours (no evenings, weekends or on-call)
• Opportunities for professional development
• LISW Group Supervision
• Opportunities to advocate and participate in community events for the elderly and disabled population
• Casual work environment except when visiting clients or vendors
• Health, dental and vision care
• Health savings account
• 12 paid holidays each calendar year
• Paid time off
• Pension plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tax sheltered annuities
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB)

Position Description: To provide intake, assessment and care management services to clients, which includes ongoing assessment for program eligibility, monitoring all aspects of care and client services (social and medical), ensuring needs of clients and caregivers are met through a collaborative process. Essential Job Functions:

• Provide support/education to clients with complicated social/behavioral/environmental issues
• Conduct home visits
• Utilize clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to facilitate appropriate client physical and behavioral healthcare and coordinate psychosocial and medical wraparound services to promote effective utilization of available resources
• Develop, assess and adjust as necessary the patient centered care plan and promote desired outcomes along with monitoring the effectiveness of the plan along with establishing measurable goals and outcomes
• Provide coaching, information and support to empower clients to make ongoing independent lifestyle choices
• Report specific health and social information back to the integrated team to assist in development of care/service plan
• Advanced care planning with client and others involved with client care
• Utilize Service Guidelines when developing service plans/care plans with clients and caregivers to promote understanding of service rationale.
• Authorize services in the most efficient means possible to meet identified client needs

Qualification Requirements:

• Ohio licensed Social Worker or Registered Nurse in good standing with the credentialing board.
• At least one year of experience working with persons with disabilities/chronic conditions and LTSS.
• A good working knowledge and understanding of issues related to the elderly population.
• Knowledge of community resources within Southwestern Ohio.
• Good customer service skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational and teamwork skills
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel and conducting home visits
• Ability to travel within the state of Ohio for training
• Proficient computer skills including the Windows operating systems, MS Word, MS Excel, data entry and the ability to learn new software applications as needed

Pay: Minimum of $23.65 per hour, based upon education and experience.Council on Aging is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Council on Aging considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.