EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Last Updated: September 27, 2024
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 or Adobe PDF application and emailing it, with your resume, to HR@CCMC1.org. You can also drop off or mail your
application and resume at Community Care, 301 South State Street, Ukiah, CA
95482.
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
Social Work Case Manager (SWCM) |
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Supervisor: |
Program
Director |
FLSA
Class: |
Non-Exempt |
Hours: |
40 Hours per week; 100% FTE |
Program/Dept.: |
CCHAP |
Wage
Range: |
$25.52-$27.89/hr Starting, DOE |
Site: |
Ukiah Corporate; Clearlake; Santa Rosa |
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 Nurse Case
Manager, Social Work Case Manager, and Case Aide. The Social Work Case
Manager will confer with the Program Director about complicated client cases.
The Social Work Case Manager will submit data on a timely basis to the CCHAP
Case Management Secretary 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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Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work, psychology, counseling, or sociology, and two years of casework experience are the standard qualifications. Individuals with HIV experience preferred. |
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES |
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Must
relate well to clients in a caring but non-judgmental manner. ·
A
good understanding of the psychosocial/medical needs of these clients is
required in order to formulate an integrated, comprehensive care plan. ·
Effective
verbal and written communications ·
Strongly
defined sense of professional boundaries. ·
Effective
analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to exercise sound judgment
in decision making. ·
Ability
to work collaboratively and harmoniously with the CCHAP team. ·
Ability
to network and develop relationships with community agencies, service
providers and the medical community. ·
Excellent
time management and prioritization skills. ·
Ability
to interview, assess clients’ needs and to provide supportive counseling to
clients and their support systems. ·
Ability
to take direction and work with minimal supervision. ·
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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Complete
psychosocial assessments covering psychological, social and environmental
concerns, including evaluation of mental status. ·
Develop
a monthly care plan with the Nurse Case Manager. ·
Identify
and develop support systems for the client. ·
Maintain
confidential client records and reports on a timely basis, i.e., progress
notes on each significant client visit or contact. ·
Visit
each client on a regular basis, including gathering information for reporting
to the State Office of AIDS. ·
Conduct
interagency and/or family conferences as necessary to serve the best interest
of the client. ·
Assist
client to obtain entitlements including insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, IHSS,
and other benefits. ·
Provide
client advocacy and find resources for clients as needed. ·
Assist
client to obtain appropriate health care, i.e., arranging for transportation
to medical appointments, physician referral, dental referral, and other
services. ·
Provide
psychosocial intervention/counseling. ·
Provide
death and dying counseling for clients and bereavement counseling for the
client’s family and support system. ·
Network
with community agencies, service providers, etc. ·
Travel
required between worksites and to clients
homes. ·
Other
duties as assigned by the Program Director. ·
Regular
attendance is required. ·
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 Social Work 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 perform essential functions of the job is to be expected. The Social Work 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 the California State minimum 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. |
Social Work Care Manager (SWCM) |
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Supervisor: |
Program
Director |
FLSA
Class: |
Non-Exempt |
Hours: |
40 Hours per week; 100% FTE |
Program/Dept.: |
MSSP |
Wage
Range: |
$25.52-$27.89/hr Starting, DOE |
Site: |
Ukiah Corporate; Clearlake |
POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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Multipurpose
Senior Services Program (MSSP) provides services to eligible participants
which enable them to remain in their homes and communities rather than face
nursing home placement. While fostering independent living, the Social Work
Care Manager works with older adults who are frail and low income to provide assistance and advocacy with in home support,
transportation, meals, home safety and referrals to various other services. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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Possession
of a Bachelor’s (Required) or Master's degree in social work, nursing,
psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, gerontology, sociology, or related
field, plus two years of experience working with older adults. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus |
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES |
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Ability
to relate to the frail, older adult in a caring and non-judgmental manner ·
Ability
to understand the psychosocial/medical needs of the older adult in order to
formulate an integrated, creative, and cost-effective Care Plan ·
Knowledge
of medically oriented social work ·
Ability
to understand the attitudes, fears, and the needs of older adults who may be
frail, ill, lonely or unhappy ·
Ability
to demonstrate empathy and compassion while following the requirements and
dictates of the program ·
Ability
to interpret eligibility requirements of community/state social service
programs to clients and families ·
Ability
to network, develop and maintain positive working relationships with
community agencies, service providers, and the health care team. ·
Ability
to develop creative cost-effective care plans and conduct follow-up
monitoring of the plan. ·
Ability
to assess homes for safety and handicap modifications ·
Should
be able to transport supplies and equipment to client homes ·
Ability
to interview and assess client's needs ·
Ability
to maintain the boundaries of a professional relationship with clients ·
Ability
to communicate effectively in oral and written form ·
Ability
to exercise sound judgment in problem solving ·
Ability
to organize time and set priorities ·
Must
be able to work in stressful situations. ·
Ability
to read and interpret documents and procedure manuals ·
Ability
to operate a computer, related equipment, and software ·
Must
be able to write routine reports and correspondence ·
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. ·
Must
be able to demonstrate attention to detail ·
Ability
to manage time and tasks in order to meet strict deadlines while maintaining
quality of work ·
Be
able to respond to occasional job demands which extend beyond the usual work
day ·
Ability
to cultivate and maintain cohesive working relationships with coworkers ·
Speak
clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen for
clarification; respond well and appropriately to questions |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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The
Social Worker Care Manager must evaluate the potential participant as a whole
person and identify the functional limitations that impede independent
living. This position is responsible for the following activities: ·
Conduct
in-depth assessments and reassessments covering psychosocial, rehabilitation,
and environmental concerns ·
Refer
clients to special consultants to provide detailed evaluations and
recommendations to improve the client’s functional level ·
Consult
with Nurse Care Manager regarding Care Plans, needs, etc., ·
Collaborate
in the development of the Care Plan ·
Conduct
follow up and monitoring of client’s needs ·
Case
manage including recording, documenting and reporting 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 description. If, over ensuing 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 clients. |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
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The workspace for the Social Worker Care Manager is located in a semi private/private office area. Frequent interruptions from fellow staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally low to moderate. Frequent local travel to perform essential functions of the job is to be expected. The SWMC 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 State and Federal Live Scan background
check before the start of employment. ·
All employees of Community Care must carry the California State
minimum 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. |
Care Management Aide |
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Supervisor: |
Supervising Care Manager |
FLSA Class: |
Non-Exempt |
Hours: |
40 hours per week |
Program/Dept.: |
MSSP |
Wage Range: |
18.54 – 20.26/hr Starting, DOE |
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. They will perform quality control and ensure the highest
level of accuracy and efficiency in all details relating to participants,
their files, and program requirements. Provides office and telephone reception.
Performs other related duties as required. |
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE |
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Two years minimum clerical/administrative/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 or processing statistical data, is essential. High school graduate with courses in business/administrative 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
given in written, oral or diagram form. ·
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet strict
deadlines while maintaining quality of work. Able to prioritize tasks based
on time-sensitivity in order to meet deadlines. ·
Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working relationships
with coworkers and supervisors. ·
Works well in group problem solving situations. Willing to step
out of traditional daily tasks in order to help the group succeed. ·
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.
Basic understanding and familiarity with Microsoft Word and
Excel. Experience with relational
databases and data entry desired. ·
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 organize record keeping systems. ·
Ability to work without immediate supervision ·
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. |
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Knowledge of office practices and procedures, including office
reception. ·
Answer the phone, relay messages, and occasionally schedule
appointments or (if requested) call to cancel appointments for Care Managers. ·
Perform monthly contacts, home visits,
and deliver items to clients’ homes as needed/assigned. ·
Document all participant contact
(including monthly contact calls, call attempts, voicemails left, etc.) and
any paperwork sent to participants, or returned from participants, in
progress notes within 24 hours. ·
Document all Critical Incident Reports
(CIRs) in progress notes and submit CIR form to Supervisor within 24 hours of
participant reporting event/incident. ·
Make purchases for participants under
supervision and approval of Care Manager. Complete all work orders and
expenditure reports within 24 hours of purchase and give to Supervising Care
Manager for signature. ·
Assess participant charts and Care
Managers’ paperwork for accuracy and content as well as implementing program
policies and procedures to ensure on-going compliance of requirements
established by the CDA. ·
Update participant information, including contact information,
demographics, documentation, and assessments into databases. ·
Prepare, process, and report on potential
participant’s Inquiry/Referral forms. Gather information as assigned for a
Pre-Screen. Report anyone that passes the Pre-Screen and are to be added to
the waiting list to the Supervising Care Manager within 24 hours. ·
Establish and monitor participant
eligibility for MSSP services. Run Medi-Cal eligibility as requested. ·
Advise participant’s physician of
acceptance into MSSP. Request
participant medical records from hospitals as requested by Care Manager or
Nurse. Request ONS prescriptions from participant’s PCP as requested by Care
Manager. ·
Prepare Screen packets, initial
assessment packets, and welcome packets as needed and in a timely manner.
Monitor MSSP Enrollment Checklist and notify Supervisor if anything is
missing. ·
Prepare reassessment packets for Care
Managers for the current month’s scheduled reassessments by the 1st of each
month. ·
Quality control participant
assessments and reassessments. Ensure they are complete and processed
correctly according to the MSSP manual and office procedures. ·
Act as participant/vendor point of
contact for transportation and other miscellaneous client needs. ·
Assist Supervisor/Program Director
with Utilization Reviews, data management, and contract reports. ·
Send Termination Letters, Notice of
Action and “Right to Appeal” procedures to terminated and ineligible
participants, as appropriate. Document in progress note of date sent. ·
Send welcome packet, application,
AUDPHIs, and Care Plans to participants. Document in Progress Notes when sent
and when received. Notify Care Manager of any outstanding unsigned documents
that have not returned in a timely manner. ·
Send waitlist letters to potential
participants as requested by Supervisor. ·
Send greeting, sympathy, birthday
cards, etc. to clients as appropriate. ·
Update key dates for participants no
later than 2 business days before the end of each month. ·
Complete end of month reports
including active participant list, monthly gains and losses report, and key
dates. Submit by the 1st of the following month to Fiscal, Care Managers, and
Supervising Care Manager. ·
Submit all required paperwork to
terminate/enroll a participant to Fiscal in a timely manner. ·
Print and file progress notes by the 15th of each month for the
month prior. ·
Review and edit co-worker’s progress notes as assigned and
within timeframe. Complete all appropriate suggested edits to own notes
before 10th of each month for the month prior. ·
File paperwork in client charts on a
weekly basis. ·
Monitor and request any needed office
supplies from Supervisor to order on or around the 15th of each month. ·
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 the minimum automobile liability insurance required by California state
law 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. |
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: |
$17.49–19.11 Starting, DOE |
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 10-60
pounds. This position requires
frequent lifting, carrying, and moving. 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, 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. |
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: |
$36.20-39.56/hr Starting, DOE |
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 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 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: |
$36.20-39.56/hr Starting, DOE |
Site: |
Ukiah & 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 |
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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. |
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. |