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Case Coordinator - Repost

Case Coordinator - Repost

WRHA Community Health ServicesWinnipeg, MB, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$49,176.00–CA$50,635.00 yearly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Position Overview

The Case Coordinator will determine program eligibility and assess the need for care at home or in a personal care home for the elderly or infirm adult. He / she will coordinate the delivery of a broad range of professional and non-professional services based on the Case Coordinator Guidelines. Acts as a liaison and maintains communication with agencies and facilities involved with the client group.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receives referrals and proceeds with assessment of client and family to determine care needs related to Home Care.
  • Performs assessment and prioritization of patterns / needs.
  • Establishes appropriate discipline coordinator.
  • Develops a plan of care for Continuing Care Program including statements of client need, objectives, service provision and evaluation criteria.
  • Takes responsibility for implementing and coordinating care plan, which may include initiating medical rehabilitation and consultative services as necessary to meet client needs.
  • Provides professional intervention where appropriate through professional counseling / teaching / guidance crisis intervention, etc.
  • Maintains current case count : ensures proper submission of statistics.
  • Plans and organizes work schedule and manages caseload demands effectively.
  • Utilizes consultation and supervision.
  • Gathers data regarding resources and resource needs related to caseload / community.
  • Participates with other staff in interpreting the program and resources provided through the Continuing Care Program to the public and / or other agencies.
  • Takes initiative to establish and maintain liaison with the local health care services and the informal community resource network.
  • Participates in educational development when required of new staff, students and related to the program.
  • Keeps current developments within own discipline as these relate to the Continuing Care Program.

Experience

  • Two years directly related community experience preferred.
  • Previous experience as a Case Coordinator in Community Health Services preferred.
  • Experience with EFT implementation considered as asset.

    • Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

  • BSW, OT, PT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD or related health / human service degree required.

    • Certification / Licensure / Registration

  • Valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
  • Licensure / registration as per professional designation required.
  • If successful applicant is a Registered Dietitian, must be a graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada.

    • Qualifications and Skills

  • Knowledge and experience with computers required.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

    • Physical Requirements

    Not Applicable