Social Service Specialists/Case Manager

Locations: 4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 380 Tallahassee, FL 3239911351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 303 Largo, FL 337784400 N. Congress Avenue, Suite 102 West Palm Beach, FL 334074161 Carmichael Avenue, Suite 101 Jacksonville, FL 32207

Duration: 3+ Months

Work Environment: In the office, mostly cubicles.

Candidate Responsibilities: FL-Various Counties-FDEA-CARES-Community and Social Service Specialists - Desk reviews This position does NOT include any travel. Contractors complete "medical case file reviews" from the office. What they'll do is review a 17 page assessment for a client already on LTC Medicaid who is residing in the community. The contractor will then use the information contained in the assessment to determine whether the client still meets the medical criteria for our program Each case will require a detailed write up of the client's history, current circumstances as well as justification as to how/why they still meet medical criteria for the program. Training will be through job-shadowing and connection with seasoned full time employees. We also have video and online trainings. Draws conclusions from reading/reviewing medical records, and then writes corresponding case-notes which highlight the key-points. Utilizes established guidelines and internal protocol to determine if client meets medical eligibility criteria based on review of medical records and client psychosocial history. Applies knowledge of aging process, activities for daily living and medical conditions to written case-notes. Justifies medical eligibility recommendation through written narratives which summarize client's current situation, limitations and needs. Presents case-notes and medical eligibility recommendations to Registered Nurse for approval, and adjusts to professional feedback provided by Registered Nurse and/or Supervisor

Education Requirements: The candidates must meet the minimum qualification of:a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in a related field, ORprofessional experience totaling four (4) or more years in a related field ORa combination of education and professional experience totaling four (4) or more years in a related field.