APS Care Coordinator

Responsibilities

The APS Caseworker Specialist/Care Coordinator: Educates and offers care coordination services to vulnerable adults who may accept or decline the service, respecting the person’s right to self-determination. Assess vulnerable adults' needs and identifies psycho-social factors that lead to the risk of maltreatment; develops service plans to meet those needs.

Acts as a service advocate for the client and provides information and assistance on connecting and accessing local, state, and federal resources to improve their quality of life. Assists clients with applying for programs and collaborating with outside agencies and partners for optimal client outcomes. Completes in-person visits as needed to ensure client needs have been addressed.

Is guided by the client’s needs, strengths, goals, wishes, and desired outcomes when developing a service plan to find the most appropriate services and resources. Completes timely case management tracking to include meeting timeframes, interviews, assessments, and development of service plans. Participates as a member of community multidisciplinary teams that focus on collaboration, resource sharing and building community connections.

Support clients by ensuring services are accessible, fair and equitable Aide in reducing client recurrence to the system. Assists with maintaining a state-wide resource guide and maintain tracking system in excel.