Meals Specialist - FIVCO Area Development District

• Provide an initial assessment and annual reassessment to determine eligibility for the Title III Home delivered meal program.  
• Primarily case manage individuals receiving a home delivered meal but may also assist clients receiving services through the Homecare Program in addition to receiving meals.  
• Coordinate services and support from all agencies involved in providing services required by the Plan of Care.  
• Maintain client case files that include any client interactions.  
• Ensure that all service providers have a working knowledge of the Plan of Care.  
• Possess and understanding of federal, state, and internal standard operating procedures, regulations, and general policies and procedures to ensure compliance.  
• Assist clients in applying for other services or benefits for which they qualify.  
• Responsible for coordinating, arranging, and documenting client services provided by any funding source, volunteer, or natural resource.  
• Make a reasonable effort to secure and utilize informal support for clients and document reasonable effort in the case record.  
• Monitor clients by conducting home visits and phone calls in accordance with the assessed level of need and frequency of contact.   
• Enter all data into the reporting system in a timely manner.  
• Document in the case records each contact made with a client or on behalf of a client.  
• Explain necessary paperwork and assist with client complaints as needed.  
• Travel to required meetings and training courses, including overnight.  
• Perform any other duties as assigned.  

• Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in at least one (1) of the following: 
• Social Work. 
• Gerontology. 
• Psychology. 
• Sociology; or. 
• A field related to geriatrics. 
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a current Kentucky nursing license. 

• A bachelor’s degree in a field not related to geriatrics with two (2) years of experience working with the elderly; or 
• A master’s degree in a human services field, which shall substitute for the required experience. 
• Possess an associate degree in a health or family services field and two (2) years of experience working with the elderly, which shall substitute for a bachelor’s degree. 
• Be a Kentucky-registered nurse with a current Kentucky license and two (2) years of experience working with the elderly; or 
• Be a licensed practical nurse with a current Kentucky license and three (3) years of experience working with the elderly, and 
• Be supervised by a case management supervisor. 

• Knowledge of federal and state statues, regulations, and policies relating to aging and disability issues. 
• Knowledge of community resources, especially local food pantries and supplemental nutrition services.  
• Skills in computers and detailed reporting. 
• Strong interpersonal skills relating to the elderly and disabled. 
• Ability to formulate comprehensive planning and to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, family members and professional staff. 
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, schedule and keep appointments. 
• Ability to keep accurate records and client charts. 
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations. 
• Ability to work independently but under the supervision of the Social Service Director. 
• Special licensing requirements must be maintained including a valid driver’s license. 
• Frequent public and private contacts requiring tact and diplomacy are required. 
• Regular use of confidential information is required.    

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting but will require frequent travel within rural communities sometimes in adverse weather conditions. 
• Frequent use of a motor vehicle and comfortability with visiting individuals in their residence is a requirement.  

• Must be able to see, hear, and speak. 
• Work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table with intermittent standing, stooping, and walking, driving, and all aspects of home visits.   
• Lifting light objects (25 lbs. or less) is a job requirement.   
• Mental effort is moderate to heavy, and interruptions are frequent to constant.  

• Be knowledgeable and follow all policies and procedures set by FIVCO ADD.  
• Support the overall work and functions of FIVCO ADD. 
• Interact professionally with customers/clients, other employees, outside agencies and community. 
• Show commitment to the community, and accountability and ownership of work. 
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. 
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. 
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. 

This organization shall be known as the FIVCO Area Development District, a local agency created under the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS Chapter, 147A), with its purpose being to promote, develop and protect the economy, health, education, and general welfare and to implement projects in accordance with KRS 147A for the people of Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup and Lawrence Counties in Northeastern Kentucky, and to further act in conjunction with adjoining Area Development Districts to implement programs of benefit to the Northeastern Kentucky area.The FIVCO Area Development District was founded in 1968 and proudly serves its five-county region in many different capacities. The Board of Directors consists of 25 members from the five-county region. The purpose of the ADD is to assist in these areas:• Homecare• Regional Transportation• Revolving Loan Funds• Tourism & Recreation• Aging & Disability Services