Care Manager

Description:

Responsible for assessment, member-centered care plan development, ongoing care coordination, quality assurance and monitoring of services to program members, who may be older adults and/or individuals who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities. - Achieve member outcomes and goals through adherence to standards of care and best practices - interact with members and their families with the highest level of respect, compassion and integrity -Identifies and/or participates in efforts to continuously improve the quality of member care and services - Fosters the member-centered culture - Complete discipline-specific initial and ongoing assessments. Conducts home visits and home assessments as needed, and consults with families and other supports for additional information as needed - Develops and maintains care plans, including members' long term care and personal outcomes, progress towards past identified outcomes, member strengths, risks, natural and formal supports -educates members and families regarding aging, disability or health issues, and provides information to members to assist in establishing and maintain community links. Assists members with filing complaints, grievances or appeals and obtaining advocacy services as needed. - Maintains member contact standards and documentation standards, and stays informed of current trends and best practices

Skills:

case management, medicare, medicaid, managed care, badgercare, healthcare industry, healthcare management system, social work, psychology, human services, certified functional screener, healthcare management

Top Skills Details:

case management,medicare,medicaid,managed care,badgercare,healthcare industry,healthcare management system

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelors Degree in Social work, psychology or human services and 18 months experience working with older adults or persons with physical and/or intellectual disabilities in a social service capacity also qualified OR Masters Degree in Social work/Psychology, Human Services or related field

Experience Level:

Entry Level