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Resource Specialist

Why Work Here:

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique health care model designed to help seniors (participants) stay safely in their home for as long as possible. PACE coordinates and provides or facilitates all medical care for its participants. Services are delivered across various settings, including on site at the PACE center, in the community, and in participant homes.

Responsibilities Will Include: PACE Central Michigan has a new and exciting opportunity for a Resource Specialist to join the team! The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), based in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, is seeking a Resource Specialist that would be work directly with the social work team, providing resources and assistance to participants of the program. PACE provides medical care, in home and a broad array service and supports to maintain frail older adults at home or other community based setting. The Resource Specialist will provide supportive services to program participants by facilitating access to community resources, assisting with community resource applications, working with designated advocates and the PACE interdisciplinary team to promote independence in the community.

• Provides general clerical support to the social work team including but not limited to making phone calls and answering department phones, preparing paperwork, reviewing medical records, and scheduling care conferences.
• Assists in assessing participant resource needs by conducting in person visits in participant homes, at facilities where participants reside, or in the PACE center.
• Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and as an advocate for participants.
• Facilitates Medicaid application and redetermination processes with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
• Documents participant changes and resource efforts and effectuation appropriately in the medical record.
• Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Education and/ or experience and Licensure:

• High school or equivalent
• Associates Degree in Secretarial Science, Liberal Arts, or Health/Human Services preferred.
• Must have prior work experience in: office administration, human services, or related field as follows: HS/GED + 3+ years' experience OR Associates degree + 1-2 years' experience.
• Minimum of 1 year working with frail elderly population preferred.

About:

PACE Central Michigan is located in the friendly community of Mt. Pleasant, MI. Our goal is to provide our PACE participants with the care, medical treatment and support they need to achieve the highest quality of life -- while staying independent as long as possible. Our elder care experts offer an alternative to nursing home placement that features comprehensive, coordinated care for a senior's medical, social and physical needs, while also providing peace of mind for family caregivers.

PACE Central Michigan is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Job Category:

Social Services

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