About the Role
The Care Manager oversees and coordinates access to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring a person-centered Life Plan to ensure individuals lead active, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities
- Deliver person-centered care management services in compliance with regulatory standards and agency policies.
- Complete comprehensive assessment and reassessment processes.
- Identify service gaps and make appropriate referrals.
- Advocate for members to achieve their goals.
- Develop, implement, and monitor member Life Plans by leading interdisciplinary team processes.
- Develop strategies to resolve conflicts within the person-centered planning process.
- Complete all required service documentation within stated timeframes, ensuring billing accuracy.
- Maintain member eligibility for care management through annual Level of Care (Re)Determination.
- Identify and access eligible benefits and entitlements, and ensure existing benefits are maintained.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date information sharing consent in the electronic health record.
- Coordinate and provide access to high-quality healthcare services, including medical and behavioral health.
- Coordinate transitional care, including discharge planning and transfers.
- Utilize health information technology, including electronic health records and telehealth services.
- Attend department meetings, trainings, and supervisions.
- Complete all required trainings within specified timeframes.
- Travel to meet with providers, team members, and accompany members to appointments.
- Follow incident reporting guidelines to ensure member safety.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
- Adhere to all policies and standard operating procedures for care management.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with two years of relevant experience.
- A license as a Registered Nurse with two years of relevant experience.
- A master’s degree with one year of relevant experience.
- CNAs with two years of experience and a bachelor's degree.
- Experience with direct care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Experience with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Absolute sense of integrity and personal commitment to serving people with I/DD and their families.
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years
- 1 year
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Registered Nurse
- Master's Degree
- CNA
Salary/Compensations
- USD $29.87 - USD $29.87 /Hr.
About the Company
- A non-profit organization that offers comprehensive care coordination to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) supporting individuals in leading active, healthy and fulfilling lives.
