EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Last Updated: February 13, 2023
Community Care
is seeking individuals who are excited to join a friendly, team-oriented,
dynamic organization. Community Care is a non-profit provider of care
management and referral services in Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma counties. We
offer part and full-time positions, competitive salaries, and excellent
benefits. For more information please call (707) 468-9347 or email HR@CCMC1.org.
To Apply: You can submit an Application for Employment electronically
by downloading our Microsoft Word version and emailing it, with your resume, to CommunityCare@CCMC1.org. You can mail us
your application by printing and completing our Adobe PDF version and sending it, with your resume, to Community Care, 301
South State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. You
can also pick up or drop off applications, at any of our three locations.
Community Care Management Corporation is an equal
opportunity employer. CCMC will not discriminate and will take measures to
ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for
employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other
conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of
race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religious preferences, disabilities,
sexual identity/orientation, age, creed, color, or national origin.
All Community Care employees are required to pass State and
Federal Department of Justice background checks before the start of employment.
JOB
DESCRIPTIONS FOR CURRENT OPENINGS
DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non-Exempt |
Hours: |
40 hours per week; 100% FTE |
Program/Dept.: |
SLS |
Wage Range: |
15.50 – 18.52 |
Site: |
Ukiah Corporate |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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The
purpose of the Supported Living Service is to provide the supports necessary
to enable persons with developmental disabilities to live in independent
homes, and to participate to the maximum extent possible in the community. The staff oversees the system of support
services and care necessary to help SLS clients establish and maintain an
independent, productive and satisfying a lifestyle as possible. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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Experience
in dealing with persons with developmental and physical disabilities in work
and/or in family situations. The
ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with persons with
developmental disabilities. High school diploma or equivalent required. Possession of training and/or experience in
health and safety precautions, housecleaning, shopping, meal planning and
preparation, personal
care, cleaning, bathing, and grooming. |
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES |
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Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and
correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations. ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Job
duties will vary with individual needs, and may include the following: ·
Personal
care and assisting with activities of daily living. ·
Housecleaning
and laundry. ·
Shopping,
meal planning and preparation with the client. ·
Accompaniment
to medical appointments. ·
Planning
and assistance with recreation, in the home and in the community. ·
Supervision,
in the home and in the community. ·
Creating
documentation of support and services delivered to clients. ·
Maintain
adherence to regular work schedule. ·
Report regularly to supervisor regarding client
issues. The
Direct Support Worker are required to use their private vehicle to transport
clients for the purposes described above. Mileage reimbursement will be
afforded under these conditions at the prevailing CCMC rate. ·
The
duties of this position include, but are not limited to the above
responsibilities. This job description
is not permanent and serves as a guideline that can normally be expected to
change when appropriate. ·
From
time to time, employees are asked to perform duties and handle
responsibilities that are not in their job descriptions. If, over the months, the new duties and
responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment, the job
description is revised. |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations will be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions
provided those accommodations pose no danger or threat to the employee,
staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create undue hardship for the Agency or its
staff. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary
ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations, and the ability to
stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light
to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Employee must be able to travel to
client’s homes, and carry any necessary equipment. Requires good hand-eye
coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp,
and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to
sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Ability
to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit other sites, and run errands
required. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The
workspace for the Direct Support Worker is located in a shared office space.
Frequent interruptions from fellow staff members and clients is expected. The
sound level is generally low to moderate. Frequent travel to perform
essential functions of the job is to be expected. The Direct Support Worker
is required to take occasional trips to other sites and outside the County to
attend training, department meetings, and attend agency events. |
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
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·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
All
employees of Community Care must carry minimum State insurance coverage on vehicles
used for work. ·
Community
Care is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on
merit. Agency policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color,
creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national
origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender,
pregnancy or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local
laws. ·
Community
Care is an at will employer. Employment with Community Care is for an indefinite
period of time and is subject to termination by the employee or Community
Care, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. |
CASE MANAGEMENT AIDE |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non-Exempt |
Hours: |
40 hours per week |
Program/Dept.: |
MSSP |
Wage Range: |
16.96 – 20.27 |
Site: |
Ukiah Corporate |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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The
Care Management Aide will provide office and case management support to the
Care Management Team, and liaise with CCMC Administrative Staff.
Position is responsible for providing effective, efficient and courteous
interaction between program participants, Care Management Team, program
vendors and others. S/he will perform quality control and insure the highest
level of accuracy in all details relating to participants, their files, and
program requirements. Performs other related duties as required. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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Two
years minimum clerical/secretarial/reception duties. Experience working with the public in
private business, or directly with clients in a health/social services
program. Past experience in work
requiring attention to detail, such as quality control responsibility or
statistical data, is essential. High school graduate with courses in
business/secretarial skills. College
courses in health/social sciences preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology highly desirable. |
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES |
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·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability
to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to use a calculator a must. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Work well in group problem solving situations. ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes
clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read
and interpret written information. ·
Type
minimum 35 words per minute with
high accuracy. ·
Excellent
computer skills. Database and word
processing essential. Experience with
relational database desired. ·
Knowledge
of office practices and procedures, including office reception. ·
Ability
to manage time and tasks in order to meet strict deadlines while maintaining
quality of work. ·
Ability
to organize, establish priorities, compile statistical data, and perform
quality control. ·
Ability
to organize record keeping systems. ·
Ability
to work without immediate supervision and ability to maintain strict
confidentiality. ·
Knowledge
of maintenance contracts, service agreements and ordering services. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Develop and maintain reassessment schedules. ·
Quality control client assessments and
reassessments. ·
Assist supervisor with Utilization Reviews. ·
Send Termination Letters, Notice of Action and
“Right to Appeal” procedures to terminated and ineligible clients, as
appropriate. ·
Send welcome letter to each client with copies of
signed forms for MSSP acceptance. ·
Advise client’s physician of acceptance into MSSP,
and request client medical records from hospitals. ·
Send greeting, sympathy, birthday cards, etc. to
clients as appropriate. ·
Establish and monitor client eligibility for MSSP
services. ·
Develop and maintain relations with local
businesses and MSSP contractors. ·
Update Service Planning Utilization Summaries
(SPUS’s). ·
Act as client/ vendor point of contact for
transportation, med boxes, nail kits and other miscellaneous client needs. ·
Generate and maintain on client Paperwork Status,
Client Status, Client Visitations and miscellaneous services. ·
Prepare, process, and report on client
Inquiry/Referral forms. Gather statistical information as assigned. ·
Assess client charts and Care Managers’ paperwork
for accuracy and content as well as implementing program policies and
procedures to assure on-going compliance of requirements established by the CDA. ·
Assist
Program Director with data management, contract reports, and annual audits. ·
Answer the
phone, relay messages, and occasionally book appointments for care managers. ·
Process
Case Managers’ client paperwork, complete quality assurance forms, and update
work status. ·
Print and file
progress notes by the 15th of each month. ·
Update
client information, including contact information, demographics,
documentation, and log services into database. ·
File paperwork in client charts on a weekly basis. ·
Operate office equipment, liaison with providers
and maintain supplies. ·
Perform home visits, and deliver items to clients’
homes; telephone clients as needed. ·
The
duties of this position include, but are not limited to the above
responsibilities. This job description
is not permanent and serves as a guideline that can normally be expected to
change when appropriate. ·
From
time to time, employees are asked to perform duties and handle
responsibilities that are not in their job descriptions. If, over the months, the new duties and
responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment, the job description
is changed. |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no
danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create
undue hardship for the agency or its staff. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary
ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations, and the ability to
stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light
to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm,
hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to
use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods
of time, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor
vehicle in order to visit other sites, and run errands. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The
workspace for the Care Management Aide’s workspace is located in a heavy
traffic area. Frequent interruptions from both fellow staff members and
clients by phone or in person is expected. The sound level is generally low
to moderate. Frequent local travel to run office errands, and deliver items
to client’s homes is to be expected. The Care Management Aide is required to
take occasional trips outside the County to attend training, department meetings,
and agency events. |
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
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·
All
employees must pass State and Federal Live Scan background check before the
start of employment. ·
All
employees of Community Care must carry a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 bodily
injury liability insurance on vehicles used for work. ·
Community
Care is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on
merit. Agency policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color,
creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national
origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender,
pregnancy or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local
laws. ·
Community
Care is an at will employer. Employment with Community Care is for an
indefinite period of time and is subject to termination by the employee or
Community Care, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any
time. |
MSSP PROGRAM DIRECTOR |
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Supervisor: |
Executive Director |
FLSA Class: |
Exempt |
Hours: |
40 per week; 100% FTE |
Program/Dept: |
MSSP |
Wage Range: |
31-37.05 |
Site: |
Ukiah Corporate |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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The
Program Director is responsible for supervising the care management team for
the Multipurpose Senior Services Program for all MSSP sites (Ukiah &
Lower Lake). Responsibilities include:
screening new clients for MSSP, monitoring site operations and client costs,
overseeing quality management, and developing community resources. The
Program Director is an integral part of the Community Care Management Team
and acts in the capacity of both Site Director and Supervising Care Manager
for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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Master’s
degree in Social Work, Nursing, Counseling/Clinical Psychology, Gerontology,
or Sociology and two years working directly with the elderly. |
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REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES |
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The Program Director must be able to lead, manage,
recruit, train, and support the care management team. ·
Must be able to maintain professional objectivity
and commitment to high standards of performance. ·
It is important for the Director to be able to
focus on the details of daily program activities, while maintaining a broad
perspective of the agency's philosophy, standards, and requirements as a
whole. ·
Effective analytical and problem
solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in
decision-making are crucial for this position. ·
Excellent time management, organization, and
prioritization skills, the ability to take/give direction, work with minimal
supervision, and delegate tasks appropriately are also required. ·
The Supervisor must be able to speak effectively
in public and to communicate well in writing, and have excellent
interpersonal skills. ·
Knowledge of personnel management is
required. ·
The Program Director must relate well to the
elderly and disabled adults in a caring but non-judgmental manner. ·
Knowledge of medically-oriented social work,
including medications, diagnoses, symptomology, HIPAA, confidentiality, and
mandated reporting is also required. ·
Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and
correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with subordinates and coworkers. ·
Directs group problem solving situations ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Oversees all aspects of the care management system
for MSSP and sets high standards for staff performance. Work with Executive
Director on updating administrative and care management policies and
procedures for training as necessary.
Implements disciplinary procedures when appropriate. Maintains high level of
confidentiality. ·
Monitors the MSSP Program’s operations and client
costs to ensure that budget allocations are not exceeded, and that Care Plans
are cost-effective. ·
Oversees all aspects of the client recruitment and
screening process for MSSP, and development and maintenance of the client
caseload to meet established acquisition goals. This includes contacting community agencies
and resources for client referrals, completing client screens and initial
case recording in preparation for the certification process, and securing
Medi-Cal Purchase of Service orders. ·
Supervises all care management activities of the
team; quality controls all client documentation to ensure accuracy and
compliance with State and CCMC policies and procedures; ensures client
documentation is completed within established State deadlines; oversees the
MSSP paperwork flow; ensures that client charts are up-to-date at all times;
and exercises sign-off authority. ·
Leads case conferences and regular team and MSSP
all-staff meetings as necessary to discuss client cases. Fills in for Care Management duties during
staff vacancies. ·
Encourages the care management team to help the
client maintain independence and utilize his/her own support network. Guides the team in developing new community
resources and support systems for the clients. ·
Closely monitors all complex and critical cases;
assists with finding solutions (negotiates or advocates with the client's
family); community resources, service providers, physicians, etc. ·
Attend designated community and state meetings. ·
Does public relations, makes presentations to
community service groups and providers to inform them about CCMC's services,
and participates in fundraising activities.
·
Projects as assigned by the Executive Director. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities. This job description is not permanent,
and serves as a guideline that can normally be expected to change when
appropriate. ·
From time to time, employees are asked to perform
duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job
descriptions. If, over the months, the
new duties and responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment,
the job description is changed. |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations will be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions
provided those accommodations pose no danger or threat to the employee,
staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create undue hardship for the agency or its
staff. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary
ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations, and the ability to
stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light
to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm,
hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to
use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods
of time, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor
vehicle in order to visit other sites. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The
workspace for the Program Director in a private office. Frequent
interruptions from fellow staff members and clients by phone and in person is
expected. The sound level is generally low to moderate. Frequent travel to
all MSSP sites in Lake and Mendocino Counties to perform essential functions
of the job is to be expected. All staff are expected to take occasional trips
outside the County to attend training, and agency events.
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
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·
All employees must pass State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry the
California minimum liability insurance on vehicles used for work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other consideration
made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community Care is an at will employer. Employment
with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to
termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or
without notice, and at any time. |
Nurse Case Manager |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non Exempt |
Hours: |
M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 40 hrs/wk |
Program/Dept.: |
CCHAP |
Wage Range: |
$32.47
to $38.80 per hour |
Site: |
Ukiah |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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The Case Manager reports to the
Program Director and will work closely with the case management team. This
includes coordinating closely with the Social Work Case Manager and Case
Aide. The Nurse Case Manager will confer with the Program Director about
complicated client cases. The Nurse Case Manager will submit data on a timely
basis to the CCHAP Case Aide for reporting purposes. The Case Manager is
responsible for case management and benefits advocacy to people with living
with HIV/AIDS in Mendocino County. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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R.N. with current California RN
License; minimum three years clinical experience with emphasis on HIV/AIDS
patient care, minimum two years community-based nursing preferred. |
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REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES |
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The Nurse Care Manager must be able to relate well
to the person with HIV/AIDS in a caring but non-judgmental manner. ·
Must have a good understanding of the
psychosocial/medical needs of the client and basic care management principles
in order to formulate an integrated approach to treatment that takes into
consideration the complicated health problems of the client. ·
An in-depth understanding of the disease process
and treatment as well as of infectious disease control is essential. ·
The Nurse Care Manager must be able to interview,
assess the client’s needs, and to provide supportive counseling to the client/client’s
support systems. ·
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
and ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions are required. ·
Good relationships with community agencies,
service providers, and the medical community must be maintained. ·
The Nurse Care Manager must be able to speak
effectively in public and to communicate well in writing, and have good
interpersonal skills. ·
Teaching and health education skills are
essential. ·
Excellent time management and prioritization
skills, and the ability to take direction and work with minimum supervision
are required. ·
Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and
correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Maintains contact with the service network for
appropriate referrals. Educates and updates the community about CCHAP as
related to client work. ·
Initially evaluates all clients for eligibility
for Waiver program and other benefits; requests confirmation of HIV/AIDS
diagnosis from physician. Obtains client signature on the necessary forms
according to the current enrollment process. ·
Evaluates each client from a medical point of
view. Interprets the history, physical, lab results, medication regimen, and
other medical information to the case management staff and the client’s care
providers (paid and/or volunteer). ·
Works with the Social Work Case Manager to develop
and oversee each client’s service plan ·
Provides no direct nursing or primary care but
coordinates appropriate community services. When appropriate, assesses the
client’s vital signs and physical status for monitoring and referral.
Provides liaison between the client’s physicians and CCHAP in order to ensure
a coordinated approach to care. Facilitates clients being seen by an HIV
Specialist and other medical provider’s offices. Provides initial the service
plan to the physician. Ensures continuity of care when the client is
receiving care from more than one source. ·
Assures re-assessments for Waiver clients to
assess needs and to collect information for State reports, such as client
demographics and units of service, etc. Writes progress notes on each
significant client contact. ·
Monitors Waiver client costs, including ordering
and documenting purchased client
services through ongoing contact with clients and providers. Adheres
to the provider manual and the
defined expenditure report process. ·
Is familiar with the medical, nursing and
psycho-social resources of the community. ·
Evaluates the delivery and quality of services
provided by subcontractors and reports to the Project Director per the
quality assurance plan. ·
Attends relevant community meetings as a
representative of CCHAP per the Project Director’s request. ·
Will maintain and continue to enhance the
knowledge base and updated
approaches regarding HIV/AIDS treatment. This includes keeping abreast of
relevant alternative treatment approaches. ·
Maintains documentation in charts and ARIES as
required by CCMC and Office of AIDS policies and procedures. ·
Duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or
Executive Director. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities.
This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that
can normally be expected to change when appropriate. ·
From time to time, employees are asked to perform duties
and handle responsibilities that are not in their job descriptions. If, over the months, the new duties and
responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment, the job
description is changed. |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no
danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create
undue hardship for the agency or its staff. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient
to visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50
pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity,
including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee
frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and
arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit
other sites, and run errands required. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The workspace for the Nurse Case
Manager is located in a semiprivate office. Frequent interruptions from
fellow staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally
low to moderate. Frequent travel to perform essential functions of the job is
to be expected. The Nurse Case Manager is required to take occasional trips to
other sites and outside the County to attend training, department meetings,
and attend agency events. |
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
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·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
TB testing is required within the first 7 days of
employment, then annually thereafter. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry a
minimum of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability insurance on vehicles
used for work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other
consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community
Care is an at will employer. Employment with Community Care is for an
indefinite period of time and is subject to termination by the employee or
Community Care, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any
time. |
Nurse Case Manager |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non Exempt |
Hours: |
M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 40 hrs/wk |
Program/Dept.: |
CCHAP |
Wage Range: |
$32.47
to $38.80 per hour |
Site: |
Clearlake |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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The Case Manager reports to the
Program Director and will work closely with the case management team. This
includes coordinating closely with the Social Work Case Manager and Client
Service Coordinator. The Nurse Case Manager will confer with the Program Director
about complicated client cases. The Nurse Case Manager will submit data on a
timely basis to the CCHAP Client Service Coordinator for reporting purposes.
The Case Manager is responsible for case management and benefits advocacy to
people with living with HIV/AIDS in Lake County. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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R.N. with current California RN
License; minimum three years clinical experience with emphasis on HIV/AIDS
patient care, minimum two years community-based nursing preferred. |
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REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES |
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The Nurse Case Manager must be able to relate well
to the person with HIV/AIDS in a caring but non-judgmental manner. ·
Must have a good understanding of the
psychosocial/medical needs of the client and basic care management principles
in order to formulate an integrated approach to treatment that takes into
consideration the complicated health problems of the client. ·
An in-depth understanding of the disease process
and treatment as well as of infectious disease control is essential. ·
The Nurse Care Manager must be able to interview,
assess the client’s needs, and to provide supportive counseling to the client/client’s
support systems. ·
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
and ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions are required. ·
Good relationships with community agencies,
service providers, and the medical community must be maintained. ·
The Nurse Care Manager must be able to speak
effectively in public and to communicate well in writing, and have good
interpersonal skills. ·
Teaching and health education skills are
essential. ·
Excellent time management and prioritization
skills, and the ability to take direction and work with minimum supervision
are required. ·
Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and
correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Maintains contact with the service network for
appropriate referrals. Educates and updates the community about CCHAP as
related to client work. ·
Initially evaluates all clients for eligibility
for Waiver program and other benefits; requests confirmation of HIV/AIDS
diagnosis from physician. Obtains client signature on the necessary forms
according to the current enrollment process. ·
Evaluates each client from a medical point of
view. Interprets the history, physical, lab results, medication regimen, and
other medical information to the case management staff and the client’s care
providers (paid and/or volunteer). ·
Works with the Social Work Case Manager to develop
and oversee each client’s service plan ·
Provides no direct nursing or primary care but
coordinates appropriate community services. When appropriate, assesses the
client’s vital signs and physical status for monitoring and referral.
Provides liaison between the client’s physicians and CCHAP in order to ensure
a coordinated approach to care. Facilitates clients being seen by an HIV
Specialist and other medical provider’s offices. Provides initial the service
plan to the physician. Ensures continuity of care when the client is
receiving care from more than one source. ·
Assures re-assessments for Waiver clients to
assess needs and to collect information for State reports, such as client
demographics and units of service, etc. Writes progress notes on each
significant client contact. ·
Monitors Waiver client costs, including ordering
and documenting purchased client
services through ongoing contact with clients and providers. Adheres
to the provider manual and the
defined expenditure report process. ·
Is familiar with the medical, nursing and
psycho-social resources of the community. ·
Evaluates the delivery and quality of services
provided by subcontractors and reports to the Project Director per the
quality assurance plan. ·
Attends relevant community meetings as a
representative of CCHAP per the Project Director’s request. ·
Will maintain and continue to enhance the
knowledge base and updated
approaches regarding HIV/AIDS treatment. This includes keeping abreast of
relevant alternative treatment approaches. ·
Maintains documentation in charts and ARIES as
required by CCMC and Office of AIDS policies and procedures. ·
Duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or
Executive Director. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities.
This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that
can normally be expected to change when appropriate. ·
From time to time, employees are asked to perform duties
and handle responsibilities that are not in their job descriptions. If, over the months, the new duties and
responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment, the job
description is changed. |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no
danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create
undue hardship for the agency or its staff. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to
visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch,
and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds.
Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity,
including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee
frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and
arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit
other sites, and run errands required. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The workspace for the Nurse Case
Manager is located in a heavy traffic area. Frequent interruptions from
fellow staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally
low to moderate. Frequent travel to perform essential functions of the job is
to be expected. The Nurse Case Manager is required to take occasional trips to
other sites and outside the County to attend training, department meetings,
and attend agency events. |
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
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·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
TB testing is required within the first 7 days of
employment, then annually thereafter. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry a
minimum required by the State of California for bodily injury liability
insurance on vehicles used for work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other
consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community
Care is an at will employer. Employment with Community Care is for an
indefinite period of time and is subject to termination by the employee or
Community Care, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any
time. |
NURSE CARE MANAGER (NCM) |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non Exempt |
Hours: |
Mon-Fri; 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
Program/Dept.:
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MSSP |
Wage Range: |
$32.47 – $38.80/hr |
Site: |
Ukiah |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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MSSP uses a team approach to care management. The
Nurse Care Manager is responsible for the health evaluation of the client and
development and delivery of health-related services to promote independent
living. The Nurse Care Manager (NCM) will work closely with a Social Work
Care Manager to assess needs, and to plan, coordinate and monitor care. The NCM must also maintain open
communication and cooperative working relationships with other case
management team members. The NCM is a
liaison between MSSP and the medical community. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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RN certificate and current California
License. A minimum three (3) years of
general nursing experience with experience in public health nursing or
related field. Experience in assessment
and/or the care of the elderly is also required. |
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES |
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·
Ability to relate to the frail elderly in a caring
and non-judgmental manner and to relate to professionals and caregivers. ·
Sensitivity and awareness of client’s rights,
wishes and needs. ·
An in-depth understanding of the effects of drugs
on elderly, as well as a basic grasp of Gerontological assessment skills. ·
Ability to interview and perform comprehensive
assessments of client health conditions, health habits, cognition,
environment and needs. ·
Ability to understand the psychological/medical
needs of the elderly in order to formulate a creative and cost-effective Care
Plan. ·
Ability to relate to, and communicate effectively
with, physicians, discharge planner, home health providers and
representatives of the helping bureaucracies. ·
Ability to evaluate and interpret client’s health
needs to staff, physicians and other service providers. ·
Ability to network, develop and maintain positive
working relationships with community agencies, service providers, and the
health care team. ·
Ability to exercise sound judgment in problem
solving. ·
Ability to organize time and set priorities. ·
Ability to communicate difficult ideas clearly in
oral and written form. ·
Ability to work in a cooperative and harmonious
manner as a member of the multidisciplinary team. ·
Ability to assess homes for safety and handicap
modifications. ·
Be able to transport supplies and equipment to
client homes. ·
Be able to work in stressful situations. ·
Be able to respond to occasional job demands which
extend beyond the usual work day. ·
Be able to work with individuals with communicable
diseases. ·
Maintain the boundaries of a professional
relationships with clients. ·
Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability
to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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The NCM must evaluate the potential
client as a total person and identify the functional and health limitations
that impede independent living. The
NCM is responsible for the follow activities: ·
Conduct in-depth assessments and/or reassessments
covering medical, health, and rehabilitation concerns. ·
Certify level of care determinations. ·
Perform physical assessments as necessary and
interpret clinical findings. ·
Work with physicians and other health
professionals. ·
Consult with SWCM ·
Collaborate in the development of the care plan. ·
Implement the services detailed in the care plan. ·
Conduct follow-up and monitoring of client’s needs
and care plan. ·
Identify and develop support systems for the
client. ·
Case recording and reporting. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities.
This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that
can normally be expected to change when appropriate. From time to time, employees are asked
to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job
descriptions. If, over the months, the
new duties and responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment,
the job description is changed. |
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no
danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create
undue hardship for the agency or its staff. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient
to visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50
pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity,
including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee
frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and
arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit
other sites, and run errands required. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The workspace for the Nurse Case
Manager is located in a heavy traffic area. Frequent interruptions from
fellow staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally
low to moderate. Frequent travel to perform essential functions of the job is
to be expected. The Nurse Case Manager is required to take occasional trips to
other sites and outside the County to attend training, department meetings,
and attend agency events. |
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
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·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry a
minimum California state liability insurance on vehicles used for work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other
consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community Care is an at will employer. Employment
with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to
termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or
without notice, and at any time. |
NURSE CARE MANAGER (NCM) |
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Supervisor: |
Program Director |
FLSA Class: |
Non Exempt |
Hours: |
Mon-Fri; 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
Program/Dept.:
|
MSSP |
Wage Range: |
$32.47 – $38.80/hr |
Site: |
Clearlake |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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MSSP uses a team approach to care management. The
Nurse Care Manager is responsible for the health evaluation of the client and
development and delivery of health-related services to promote independent
living. The Nurse Care Manager (NCM) will work closely with a Social Work
Care Manager to assess needs, and to plan, coordinate and monitor care. The NCM must also maintain open
communication and cooperative working relationships with other case
management team members. The NCM is a
liaison between MSSP and the medical community. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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RN certificate and current California
License. A minimum three (3) years of
general nursing experience with experience in public health nursing or
related field. Experience in assessment
and/or the care of the elderly is also required. |
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES |
|||
·
Ability to relate to the frail elderly in a caring
and non-judgmental manner and to relate to professionals and caregivers. ·
Sensitivity and awareness of client’s rights,
wishes and needs. ·
An in-depth understanding of the effects of drugs
on elderly, as well as a basic grasp of Gerontological assessment skills. ·
Ability to interview and perform comprehensive
assessments of client health conditions, health habits, cognition,
environment and needs. ·
Ability to understand the psychological/medical
needs of the elderly in order to formulate a creative and cost-effective Care
Plan. ·
Ability to relate to, and communicate effectively
with, physicians, discharge planner, home health providers and
representatives of the helping bureaucracies. ·
Ability to evaluate and interpret client’s health
needs to staff, physicians and other service providers. ·
Ability to network, develop and maintain positive
working relationships with community agencies, service providers, and the
health care team. ·
Ability to exercise sound judgment in problem
solving. ·
Ability to organize time and set priorities. ·
Ability to communicate difficult ideas clearly in
oral and written form. ·
Ability to work in a cooperative and harmonious
manner as a member of the multidisciplinary team. ·
Ability to assess homes for safety and handicap
modifications. ·
Be able to transport supplies and equipment to
client homes. ·
Be able to work in stressful situations. ·
Be able to respond to occasional job demands which
extend beyond the usual work day. ·
Be able to work with individuals with communicable
diseases. ·
Maintain the boundaries of a professional
relationships with clients. ·
Ability to read and interpret documents and
procedure manuals. ·
Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence. ·
Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability
to use a calculator a must. ·
Demonstrates attention to detail. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working
relationships with coworkers. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations ·
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to
questions. ·
Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. ·
Must be able to operate a computer, related
equipment and software. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet
strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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The NCM must evaluate the potential
client as a total person and identify the functional and health limitations
that impede independent living. The
NCM is responsible for the follow activities: ·
Conduct in-depth assessments and/or reassessments
covering medical, health, and rehabilitation concerns. ·
Certify level of care determinations. ·
Perform physical assessments as necessary and
interpret clinical findings. ·
Work with physicians and other health
professionals. ·
Consult with SWCM ·
Collaborate in the development of the care plan. ·
Implement the services detailed in the care plan. ·
Conduct follow-up and monitoring of client’s needs
and care plan. ·
Identify and develop support systems for the
client. ·
Case recording and reporting. ·
The duties of this position include, but are not
limited to the above responsibilities.
This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that
can normally be expected to change when appropriate. From time to time, employees are asked
to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job
descriptions. If, over the months, the
new duties and responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment,
the job description is changed. |
|||
PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
|||
The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no
danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create
undue hardship for the agency or its staff. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient
to visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50
pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity,
including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee
frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and
arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit
other sites, and run errands required. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The workspace for the Nurse Case
Manager is located in a heavy traffic area. Frequent interruptions from
fellow staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally
low to moderate. Frequent travel to perform essential functions of the job is
to be expected. The Nurse Case Manager is required to take occasional trips to
other sites and outside the County to attend training, department meetings,
and attend agency events. |
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS |
|||
·
All employees must pass a State and Federal Live
Scan background check before the start of employment. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry a
minimum California state liability insurance on vehicles used for work. ·
Community Care is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other
consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. ·
Community Care is an at will employer. Employment
with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to
termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or
without notice, and at any time. |
COMMUNITY CARE BOARD MEMBER |
LOCATION Ukiah,
CA HOURS: 2.5
hours per month COMPENSATION: Volunteer
Position The
Community Care Management Corporation (CCMC) Board of Directors is soliciting
applications for new volunteer board members. CCMC
was established as a 501(c) (3) on October 29, 1984 in Mendocino County. The
primary purpose of this organization is to provide social and health care
support services to the vulnerable community members in our region so that
they may live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. We
predominantly serve the elderly, intellectually disabled adults, and people
living with HIV/AIDS, who reside in Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties. We
are seeking experienced and energetic individuals with professional knowledge
in the areas of: non-profit management, healthcare, social work, behavioral
health, finances, law, policy making, and/or fundraising. Board members must
live within our three service counties. CCMC’s
Board of Directors is currently composed of 7 members who are professionals
of various disciplines, and who represent Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma
Counties. The Board of Directors meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the
month from 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. at Community Care’s main office, located
at 301 S. State St. in Ukiah. Please
click here
to download an application. Please submit an application
to hr@ccmc1.org. |