GAIL Community Case Worker

RATE OF PAY: $26.00 PER HOUR                                                         


JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:
Under general direction provides short term, GAIL client case management services, assistance with community support groups, and information and referral services to Greenbelt seniors, disabled adults and caregivers. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides initial intake and assesses benefits analysis and appropriate program linkage

Provides information and referral services to Greenbelt seniors, disabled adults and caregivers.

Provides short-term case management services to Greenbelt seniors disabled adults and caregivers.

Completes on-site client visits as necessary

Conducts cognitive and mental health screenings as necessary

Completes clear and concise client progress notes

Assists in the implementation of community health and wellness programming

Co-facilitate support groups, teach educational workshops and host webinars

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

Works with GAIL Community Case Manager to provide case management services to, seniors, disabled adults and caregivers.

Maintains a current list of Federal, State and County resources for use with seniors and caregivers

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer                      General Office Equipment                     Automobile                   Mobile Telephone                     

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Public Health, or other Social Science Field with coursework in geriatrics or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred or State of Maryland Health Worker Certification or Department of Labor Community Outreach Coordinator Certification

Training, certification or experience in providing case management services, or

Training, certification in community nursing and

Possess one to three years of responsible experience; or,

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:
LBSW, Case Management, Service Coordination Certification, Mental Health First Aide, Dementia Friends or Dementia Practitioner Certification or a combination of the above certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Community Resources
Geriatric/Senior services and resources

Case Management

Pertinent Federal and State statutes and City ordinances.

All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.

Department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations.

Skill in:
Preparing client progress notes, clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Communicating orally and in writing with internal staff, clients, the public, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.

Effective delivery of case management services in a variety of settings

Knowledge of Federal, State and County resources or ability to obtain information on needed resources

Operating and maintaining all assigned equipment required to perform the essential functions of the job.


Mental and Physical Abilities:

Ability to provide case management services with diverse clients.

Ability to be tactful, courteous and poised in difficult situations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or keyboard; speak and hear; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office and in the field exposing the employee to various outside atmospheric conditions, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes or the skin.  The employee is occasionally exposed to people who have contagious diseases/illnesses, volatile situations and imminent danger when performing the essential functions of the job.

The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet to loud.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.  Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.