CARES ASSESOR (Orlando)

Req No:  65000517-51378607-20130412084506	Agency Name:  Elder Affairs
Description:
Working Title:  CARES ASSESSORBroadband/Class Code:  21-1099-03 Position Number:  65000517-51378607 Annual Salary Range:  $30,988.62 - $51,489.88 Announcement Type:  Open Competitive City:  ORLANDO Facility:  Pay Grade/ Pay Band:  01019 Closing Date:  6/4/2013 DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS BUREAU OF CARES POSITION INFORMATION: OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY TITLE: COMMUNITY/SOCIAL SERVICE SPEC/ALL OTHER CARES ASSESSOR POSITION LOCATION: ORLANDO/ORANGE COUNTY CARES 7A POSITION #: 65000517 SALARY/PAY GRADE: $30,988.62-$51,489.88 Annually ($2,582.39-$4,290.82 Monthly) / #19 WORK SCHEDULE: MONDAY – FRIDAY; 8:00 – 5:00 (OCCASIONAL EXTRA HOURS AND WEEKENDS MAY BE REQUIRED) CONTACT PERSON: Department of Elder Affairs Human Resources Office 4040 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, Fl 32399-7000 (850) 414-2043 PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AGENCY!  APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST SYSTEM OR FAXED TO 1-888-403-2110. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Mission Statement: To foster an environment that promotes well-being for Florida’s elders and enables them to remain in their homes and communities. Vision Statement: All Floridians aging with dignity, purpose, and independence. POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Identifies appropriate clients with diversion potential; coordinates and conducts comprehensive pre-admission screening assessment of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services; evaluates the level of care and recommends the appropriate placement; counsel's applicants and/or responsible parties about the available resources to assist them in making informed decisions. Identifies appropriate clients for transitioning to community placement initiated from a nursing facility or hospital. The incumbent will use multiple sources of information and referrals to identify individuals for the purpose of assessment and screening for the likelihood of community placement. Develops a transitioning plan for potential clients based on an assessment identifying the medical, social, functional, housing and financial needs required for successful community placement and how the identified needs will be met. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical information on clients through regular documentation of casework activities; ensures timely and accurate data collection and reporting and follows-up with individuals in accordance with established CARES policies, procedures and regulations as directed in the CARES handbook. Monitors placement decisions; monitors data collection and analysis for both met and unmet psychosocial and service needs of clients. Participates in all monitoring of placement decisions on cases assigned on a regular schedule, communicates with community health care providers to ensure appropriate service utilization and maintains updated data in the Client Information, Referral and Tracking System (CIRTS) on cases assigned. Inputs assessment data into CIRTS. Participates in disaster recovery efforts throughout the State of Florida. Completes routine travel within the assigned unit’s planning and service area (Operation of private motor vehicle is required to perform travel. All applicable State licensing and insurance regulations must be strictly adhered to in the operation of the private vehicle while performing State business.) Ability to carry a laptop and associated documents (up to ten pounds). Improves/enhances professional knowledge, skills and abilities through continuing education courses, seminars, workshops, review of policies and procedures etc. Participates in pilot projects, which involve collaborative efforts to improve assessment and delivery of services. Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:  REQUIREMENTS: SPECIAL NOTE: Knowledge of level of care rules and regulations Knowledge of CARES policies and procedures Knowledge of the aging process and the effects of chronic illness Knowledge of interviewing techniques Knowledge of community resources as they relate to elders and disabled adults Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing client information especially as it relates to computer systems proficiency Ability to work with patients with a variety of physical and emotional problems Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments Ability to evaluate service delivery Ability to communicate effectively and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to carry a laptop and associated documents (up to ten pounds) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, and Sociology, etc.) preferred. Must have 1-3 years work experience completing needs assessments and 3-5 years experience related work experience. Preference will be given to Department of Elder Affairs employees. BACKGROUND CHECKS: A Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.