The Newaygo County Commission on Aging is seeking a caring and committed person to fill the Case Manager position. Case Managers spend the majority of their time traveling and meeting with older adults in their homes to gather information about their needs and subsequently develop a plan to meet those needs. Excellent communication skills and experience with older adults are two highly sought-after areas for this position.

• Interviews applicants to obtain information concerning his or her health, economic condition, and community and family support systems. Conducts related assessments, including those associated with the homemaker, Home Delivered Meals (HDM), and Older Adult Respite Services (OARS) programs.
• Develops a service plan based on input from the client, health care providers, members of the client’s family, and members of the client’s social network.
• Establishes goals, objectives, and time frames for each service plan and identifies indicators of effectiveness by which services can be monitored and evaluated.
• Educates, advocates, counsels and empowers senior citizens to make informed decisions in their daily lives and in crisis situations regarding their health and general welfare.
• Coordinates support services in areas such as housing, legal advice, clothing, financial assistance, medical and psychological care, utilities, and socialization opportunities. Works with agencies to obtain services for clients including Social Security Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, True North, FiveCap, Veterans Administration, home health agencies, physician offices, hospitals, hospice programs, and so forth.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a social science or a related field.
Experience: One year of professional experience in a human services agency providing services to clients. Experience working with senior citizens is strongly preferred.

• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Must submit to pre-employment drug screening and background check.

• 401(a) retirement with upfront employer contribution of 5% and a 3% match.
• Excellent health insurance package, including a health plan with no payroll deduction.
• Employer paid family life insurance coverage.
• Savings for health costs in retirement.
• Paid time off and vacation bundles, including 40 hours of vacation upon hire.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Longevity and funeral pay.
• Employer paid short and long-term disability.