Care Manager 2 -Health Home

Schedule

Full-Time: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, 3 days a week remote after 90 days

SUMMARY  

Promotes the ability of high-risk individuals to achieve independent living skills and stability in their psychiatric or medical conditions. Case/care management links individuals to service systems, then coordinates and monitors the provision of services. Services are individualized to the specific identified needs of each person in a culturally sensitive way. This is achieved using a holistic approach considering several areas of strengths and needs including, but not limited to the individual’s: history, culture, spiritual preferences, education and employment information, social involvement, mental health and substance abuse status, medical needs, housing advocacy and needs, safety issues, legal issues and financial issues. The case/care manager encourages and assists the recipient to develop natural community supports and use community resources to encourage integration into the community. This position may require use of personal vehicle to transport clients when an agency vehicle is not available. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Meets consistently with each service recipient to provide one on one support. 
• Reports to the supervisor all pertinent information concerning illnesses, accidents, untoward events, staff difficulties, repair needs, etc. 
• Serves as coordinator of all services the person will receive while admitted to care management services. 
• Develops written care management plan/IAP based on strengths and individualized needs per program requirement. 
• Links person to all services and supports listed on the individualized care management plan/IAP. 
• Advocates on behalf of the individual to gain access to needed services and supports in the least restrictive setting. 
• Provides on-going care management services to medium to low acuity clients as needed. 
• Maintains adequate and appropriate written progress notes according to agency guidelines. 
• Develops and maintains community relationships. Resolves problems that interfere with self-sufficiency. 
• Assists program participants with rehabilitation, social, employment and health supports. 
• Coordinates treatment with other agencies; gathering input for care management plan/IAP. 
• Increases use of appropriate community resources. 
• Encourages participation in client’s own care management plan/IAP. 
• Performs problem solving functions that overcome obstacles faced by the individual. 
• Ensures resident records are maintained in a manner compliant with federal, state, local, health home, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations. 
• Conducts regular record keeping reviews and completes audits according to procedure. 
• Works within program budget. 
• Assists in reviewing, evaluating, and further development of the care management plan/IAP. 
• Monitors and maintains high standard of service delivery. 
• Collects data for statistical purposes. 
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times. 
• Follows agency policies and procedures in all program areas. 
• Other job-related duties as assigned. 
• Management has the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Required: Associates degree in the Human Services field and one-year Human Services experience 

Preferred: Experience specifically with developmentally delayed and co-occurring disorder clients. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.