Care Manager

About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)

While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.

Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs. 

Alpert JFS is seeking a skilled and compassionate Care Manager to join our Guardianship Program, providing vital support to some of our most vulnerable clients. In this role, you will play a key part in coordinating the intake, evaluation, planning, and delivery of services while ensuring meticulous record-keeping, mandated documentation, and reporting. This position is central to the care and support of Wards entrusted to our agency by the Courts, as well as those who voluntarily seek our services. The Care Manager will maintain a caseload aligned with program needs and client assessments, ensuring that each Ward receives personalized, high-quality care and advocacy.

Care Manager Essential Responsibilities:

• Takes part in regular and ad hoc meetings and conferences to assess Ward, discuss services, needs, approaches, and efforts. Meets with attorneys regarding planning and needs; attend court sessions as required by the courts or supervisor.
• Reviews assess and communicate with members of the Guardianship team, information relating to the Ward and services provided or desired.
• Receives bills and other financial documents, reviews, completes requests for checks and submits for approval to the Program Director. Files all copies as needed. Acts as the first-line contact with vendors, agencies, or others involved with the Ward.
• Perform bio-psychosocial assessments including the areas of physical functioning, psychological/emotional functioning, mental status, activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, social functioning, nutrition, and environment. These assessments help determine Ward’s needs and are performed in the client’s home setting, or other settings, as appropriate.
• Develop service plans based on an assessment to meet the client’s needs & to establish a working relationship.
• Communicates with wards, family members, friends, etc. to generate information to better serve the Ward and the will of the court.
• Intervenes in person or by other means to assist the Ward in maintaining acceptable/attainable levels of function and independence.
• Provides outreach and information sharing among professionals and individuals who may need our services.
• Document all activity & maintain case records to meet quality standards.
• Maintaining familiarity with benefits, services, providers, and funders in the community. Seek and coordinate services to the Ward.
• Attend the client’s interdisciplinary planning meetings.
• Pre-plan the client’s funeral.
• Make medical decisions for clients as the need arises and consult doctors and those who work closely with the client to make the best possible decision for the client.
• Provide education for community facilities and other professionals on guardianship as necessary.
• Participate in Guardianship hearings in Probate/County Court as determined by attorney or supervisor.
• Work with Adult Protective Services, County Courts, attorneys, etc. to assist in the legal process of guardianship.
• Prepare and submit annual reports of the court for the renewal of guardianship.
• Document all proceedings and maintain necessary records for court according to Florida law.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Social Services or related field from a four-year college or university required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience with geriatric and special populations
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) and familiarity with database systems
• A valid Florida driver’s license is required and must have a good driving record 
• Proof of automobile insurance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to function independently 
• Work towards becoming a Registered Guardian within one year of employment

We offer a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, medical, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403b Retirement, EAP

Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug Free Workplace