Care Manager
Care Manager - LIFEPlan CCO NY offers 10%-15% more than the average salary for Care Managers in Poughkeepsie!
Welcome to LIFEPlan CCO NY. LIFEPlan is a person-centered healthcare organization committed to improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York State. We were founded by over 70 non-profit organizations that share a 75-year history of advocating for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Dedicated individuals who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative work cultures and who covet the chance to build a first-rate organization from the ground up should apply immediately. LIFEPlan offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.
LIFEPlan Care Managers assist people with intellectual and or developmental disabilities through the person-centered planning process to identify a person’s priorities, goals, and dreams. With the person, and their circle of support, the Care Manager will coordinate the creation of an individualized Life Plan (LP) that includes supports and services as needed. The Care Manager will handle all care coordination – e.g., monitor, assess, and work with the person and the support team to integrate supports and services, making changes as the person’s needs change, through:
- Providing comprehensive care management, including the development of a Life Plan, using care coordination and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Engaging the person and family and/or representative to understand concerns and what is needed in the transition process; taking an active role in discharge planning.
- Ensuring that persons and families and/or representative, with cultural sensitivity, have the information and or services needed to maintain and promote quality of life.
- Assisting the person in becoming part of the community, not just in the community, to discover new and or meaningful, community experiences that enrich his/her life.
- Advocating by ensuring the person is in the center of determining his/her desired outcomes and promoting self-advocacy and a person’s civil rights.
- Leading a person through the process of registering for Medicaid services and ensuring that individuals have access to Waiver Medicaid services. Ensuring eligibility for Medicaid and all other applicable services (Behavioral, Medical, HCBS etc.) is maintained.
- LIFEPlan Care Managers also will:
- Adhere to HIPAA, confidentiality, and other privacy standards determined by LIFEPlan, OPWDD, DOH, etc.
- Ensure required training hours are completed.
- Be required to use their personal vehicles for frequent face to face, in-home visits.
- Must have NY State Driving License
- Manage other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Work Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required – in Health and Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or related fields preferred, plus two years relevant work experience required – ideally with people with disabilities, in case management, or in the Mental Health or Substance Abuse, chronic conditions or other related conditions. Relevant experience is considered full-time or part-time paid or volunteer experience that consists of providing direct care or support, coordination, and/or advocacy for any person on a regular basis.
The following experience with any group includes, but is not limited to:
- Direct care, Home care or Habilitation;
- Daycare or child care;
- Teachers, teacher assistants, or teacher aids;
- Case management;
- Experience working in an alternative school setting (e.g. BOCES, Questar);
- Counselors; or
- Clinical/medical field (e.g., Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Language Pathology (SLP), Master of Social Work (MSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Nursing including Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and licensed technicians such as x-ray or ultrasound).
Or, individuals qualify if they have the following experience specifically working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
- Parents or family members of a person diagnosed with I/DD; or
- Internships (including those required for education).
Licensed Registered Nurse with two years of relevant experience, which can include any employment experience and is not limited to case management/service coordination duties, or
Master’s degree with one year of relevant experience.
Other skills and abilities include: Listen actively. Use required technology. Discuss issues with members of multiple disciplines. Apply knowledge of the community/state resources, I/DD, SSI/Medicaid eligibility, funding sources, health and safety needs. Respectfulness. Rapport building with all involved in the Life plan. Maintain composure under pressure. Problem solve and make informed decisions. A valid NY State License is required.
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule/Mobile Workforce
- 3 different Medical plans to choose from, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- FSA, HRA, Aflac, Group Life Insurance, STD, LTD
- Generous Paid Time Off program
Thank you for your interest in LIFEPlan CCO!
LIFEPlan CCO NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Females/Persons with Disabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time