Assessment Specialist Supervisor Supervisor 

Ready to join a growing company whose work profoundly impacts people’s lives in their community, who offers an excellent learning environment, opportunities to advance and the ability to work alongside talented business leaders/professionals? CareStar, Inc. is currently seeking an Assessment Specialist Supervisor who will be the Assessment Specialist’s Team Leader. The Assessment Specialist Supervisor will guide, support and evaluate the Assessment Specialist's individual efforts by focusing on ongoing clinical and compliance issues, staff development, concurrent clinical review and assistance to Assessment Specialists with both daily caseload and crisis management.

THE POSITION

CareStar is looking for motivated individuals who:

• Qualifications will vary from program to program, but may include: active license as a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker or Registered Nurse. 
• Experience working with the populations served by the applicable program and experience in the home and community-based services environment. 
• Ability to instruct, counsel, and evaluate subordinate professional staff; effective oral and written communication skills with attention to detail in assessment and in documentation. 
• Available to meet the needs/requirements of staff, co-workers, and individuals during CareStar standard business hours; reliable transportation and ability to travel as necessary. 
• Adheres to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
• Understands and complies with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
• Follows the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.
• Directly supervises, manages, and oversees staff, including hiring, firing, and providing performance evaluations, salary recommendations, and individual development goals and objectives. 
• Ensures functions of the department are in compliance with appropriate program requirements, CareStar policies and guidelines, and contract standards. 
• Monitors intake inquiries and requests; ensures appropriate information and referral services are provided in a timely manner. 
• Oversees the assignment of initial eligibility assessments and other clinical work to appropriate staff and new individuals to a Clinical Supervisor. 
• Monitors and tracks applicant status until a final determination is made. 
• Responds to inquiries and provides supporting documentation regarding cases as necessary. 
• Prepares Appeal Summaries and participates in Appeal Hearings as a designee with applicable State agencies. 

THE LOCATION

This position is open in Wyandotte and Surrounding Counties.

THE COMPANY

CareStar was founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio with the mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives. We continue to be an industry leader in the field of Long-Term Care Case Management, Assessment, Population Health Management and Innovative Software Development Solutions.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Shared ownership benefit through the CareStar Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Competitive salary based upon experience, education and knowledge.
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life-insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution. 
• Paid vacations and 10 holidays per year.

Come be part of a team that values and challenges you! If these responsibilities, qualifications and benefits catch your interest, apply today at CareStar’s Career page at www.carestar.com/careers.

CareStar is an equal employment opportunity employer (EOE/m/v/d/f) committed to excellence through diversity.