Community Case Manager at Eastern Area Agency on Aging in Brewer, ME

Eastern Area Agency on Aging is seeking a dedicated Community Case Manager (CCM) to provide ongoing, person-centered service coordination, information, and advocacy for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families. This a full-time, 32-hour-per-week, position plays a vital role in helping consumers navigate complex service systems so they can make independent, informed decisions about their care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate human services professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, empowering community members, and connecting individuals to essential services and resources.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct Screenings & Assessments: Perform effective needs assessments by phone and in person to evaluate client needs, explain internal and external service options, and assist with completing benefits applications.
• Develop Person-Centered Care Plans: Create personalized care plans based on client preferences, needs, and program eligibility, keeping client involvement and self-sufficiency at the center of every decision.
• Provide Ongoing Coordination & Direct Support: Maintain regular contact with clients to monitor progress, adjust care plans, provide crisis support, and conduct home visits (upon supervisor approval) when client needs cannot be met remotely.
• Staff Access Centers: Provide in-person walk-in consultation and support at the Durgin Center in Brewer 2 days a week and at the Ellsworth Access Center once a month.
• Connect Consumers to Resources: Link clients to in-home and community-based services, non-publicly funded resources, and informal support networks beyond standard resource channels.
• Build Partnerships & Advocate: Communicate regularly and develop strong working relationships with family members, care providers, community service agencies, and regional organizations on behalf of consumers.
• Maintain Accurate Records: Record customer activity, client demographics, and referrals in the Wellsky database, ensuring documentation meets OADS requirements and is completed within 48 hours of client contact.
• Support Community Engagement: Participate in community outreach efforts, presentations, talks, and health fairs as needed, and utilize or direct volunteers to enhance client support.

Location & Schedule

• Work Schedule: 32 hours per week (occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for community events/presentations).
• Work Location: Hybrid model based out of EAAA's service area - 2 days per week in person at the Durgin Center in Brewer for walk-in client support, 1 day per month in person at the Ellsworth Access Center, and remaining hours worked are remote or field-based.
• Travel Requirements: Regular local travel to the Ellsworth Access Center monthly, the Durgin Center in Brewer, and local home visits as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Human Development, Gerontology, Health Services, or a related field.
• Prior experience in case management, service coordination, or related human services work is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of ethical social work boundaries and strict adherence to client confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple competing priorities, and stay flexible in a changing environment.
• A proactive mindset for learning local/regional resources, finding innovative solutions for consumer needs, and operating standard or upgraded office equipment and database systems.
• Ability and willingness to complete required training for InformUSA CRS-A/D certification.

What We Offer

• Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks per year, 13 paid holidays, and paid inclement weather days
• Health insurance with up to 95% employer contribution
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% match
• A flexible 32-hour workweek with hybrid remote options.
• Starting salary of $20-22 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

If you are passionate about community services and helping people connect to the resources they need to thrive, we encourage you to apply.

Eastern Area Agency on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.