Care Manager /MSW or RN

SeaStar Senior Services is a new senior care company in Portland, Oregon. We provide in home care, companionship, and care management for seniors and vulnerable adults in Portland and the surrounding towns. We are looking for professional care managers who want to be part of a new company that is focused on providing quality, compassionate care to our clients. We're currently looking for a part time care manager in the Portland metro area. Hours are minimal to start, 5 to 10 hours a week, but as the company grows, so will your hours. This is not a full time job to begin with but does require open availability. Duties: *Perform comprehensive assessments, gathering information about health history, family and social dynamics, natural support systems, and environmental concerns and needs. *Create thorough care plan enlisting supports already in place and arranging access to other needed services. *Implement care plan actions to reach goals established during assessment and care planning. *Update assessments and care plans quarterly or as needed. *Respond in timely manner to changes in client's condition or environment *Determine housing needs and assist in placement for higher level of care or arranging resources for client safety to remain in their home *Attend care conferences and serve as liaison between facilities, family, and professional fiduciaries *Coordinate all medical appointments, specialty follow up visits, procedures, and obtain needed medications. *Obtain other needed professional services including legal, financial, care, and more. *Provide or arrange for transportation to appointments and social outings *Document all work performed on client's behalf with detailed notes and accurate time or provide monthly reports to responsible parties as desired *Participate in weekly on-call rotation for evenings and weekends. *Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications: *Master's in Social Work or licensed as a Registered Nurse is REQUIRED*Experience working with seniors and adults with disabilities*Excellent driving record*CPR certified or able to obtain*Good observational and writing skills*Must have excellent listening skills with critical thinking*Computer skills required*Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening Compensation: *$45.00 to 50.00 per hour DOE Job Types: Part-time, Per diem Expected hours: 5 - 10 per week to start, will increase as clients onboard