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WorkSource Oregon Care Coordinator in JOHN DAY, Oregon
Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent: college preferred. * Must pass pre-employment drug test and criminal history background check. * Valid driver\'s license required. * Have or achieve AIRS Certification within 4 years (3 years I& R referral experience or 2 years college level education to apply for AIRS certification). * Obtain Options Counseling Certification within six months of job placement. * Have or attend case management training as well as OPI and Family Caregiver trainings as available. Ongoing training is required (minimum of 12 credits directly related to senior services annually). * Experience as a home care aide, CNA or nursing home/hospital assistant is helpful. Duties: * Provides Care Coordination for senior programs such as Oregon Project Independence (OPI), Family Care Giver (FCG), VA and other programs that may be developed. Provides Options Counseling to qualified individuals. * Establishes and maintains Outreach and Marketing of programs. * Provides information and assistance/information, eligibility assessment and referral services. * May provide home delivered meals assessment. * Develop and write care plans for clients. * Enter data from assessment form into the computer. * Discuss the client\'s strengths, problems, anticipated difficulties and the expectation of the service with the service provider before the service begins. * Stay current on state regulations. * Monitor the quality and the quantity of the services provided; verify accuracy of monthly service units reported by service provider. Review billing for accuracy before presenting to other staff for payment processing. * Travel regularly throughout the county, and the region as needed, and occasionally to training and conferences within the state. * Stay within allocations for client service hours and care management hours. * Prepare monthly reports as required. * Teach Powerful Tools for Caregivers. * Lead classes for Living Well/NDPP/Pearls. * lift up to 35 pounds to move file boxes or office equipment, as needed. * Other duties as assigned. Wage and Benefits: * Pay range of \$18.87 to \$27.44 per hour. * Paid health/dental insurance, paid holiday/vacation/sick leave, and retirement eligibility after one year. Schedule: * 20 - 29 hours per week. * There is a high probability with increased funding and workload this position will work into full-time employment.