Care Manager

Center For Alternative; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation and PTO – 25 days/year

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

CASES seeks a Care Manager to provide person-centered care management services, develop individualized care plans, and support members with access to services. You will use motivational interviewing and coordinate with families, focusing on trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practices.

The role includes field work and strong documentation within a health home portal. The position offers a flexible schedule (mostly 9am–5pm) with 80% fieldwork, and compensation at $50,000 annually.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and CASAC certification or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of social services experience or related credentials
• Master's degree with 2 years of social services experience
• 2 years' experience in providing direct services
• Strong knowledge of wellness, recovery, and self-help
• Effective communication and written skills are essential
• Proficiency with computer and databases

Responsibilities

• Complete all documentation within required time frames in the web-based health home portal
• Provide core care management services (Comprehensive Care Management, Care Coordination & Health Promotion, Comprehensive Transitional Care, Enrollee & Family Support, Referral to Community & Social Supports, Use of HIT to Link Services)
• Provide care management services using motivational interviewing techniques to support consumers to address their problems
• Ensure member has access to services per Care Plan (e.g., medical, home health, behavioral health, housing, entitlements)
• Meet minimum 4 case management contacts per month (2 in person)
• Escort members to appointments and involve family in care planning
• Respond to crisis situations as needed
• Use databases and reporting tools (GSI Health Coordinator, ePACES/eMedNY, Medicaid Analytics Portal)
• Stay informed on regulations and trainings related to health home care management and Medicaid redesign
• Provide services in a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented manner
• Other duties as defined by team lead or CASES staff

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Effective communication

Computer proficiency

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

CASAC certification

Bachelor's degree in social services

NYS teacher's certificate

NYS Registered Nurse license

Master's degree in social services

Tools

GSI Health Coordinator

ePACES/eMedNY

Health Commerce System

Job description

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Care Manager

Hourly Full-Time [Ben Elig] Harlem 2090, New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2357

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Care Manager

Job Summary:

CASES is seeking a Care Manager that will provide person-centered care management services to empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being. You will develop and implement individualized care plans, leveraging motivational interviewing techniques and care coordination to support members in accessing necessary services. With a focus on cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practices, you will provide guidance and support to members and their families. By joining CASES, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and contribute to a culture of care that is inclusive and empowering.

Shift Hours: This position is full-time Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Salary: The salary for this role is $50,000 per year.

Location Address: 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, New York, NY 10027. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.

Workplace Flexibility: Flexible - Staff have flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work. At least 80% fieldwork required.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Complete all documentation - e.g., assessments, plans of care, encounters - within required time frames in the web-based health home portal.
• Provide core care management services (Comprehensive Care Management, Care Coordination & Health Promotion, Comprehensive Transitional Care, Enrollee & Family Support, Referral to Community & Social Supports, Use of Health Information Technology (HIT) to Link Services).
• Provide care management services using motivational interviewing techniques to support consumers to address their problems by utilizing their strengths and abilities.
• Assuring that member has access to engages in and retain needed services as defined in the member’s Care Plan; Services may include but not limited to: Acute, Primary, and Preventative Medical Care, Home Health Care, Chemical Dependency Services, Behavioral Health Services, Community social support, housing, state & federal entitlements.
• Meet required levels of case management contacts, a minimum of 4 per month per member, 2 of the 4 contacts being face to face with member in person.
• Assist members by escorting them to appointments, e.g., medical, behavioral health entitlements.
• Involve family and significant others in the consumer’s care planning.
• Respond to crisis situations as needed.
• Use available databases and their reporting functions to conduct job duties, such as GSI Health Coordinator, ePACES/eMedNY, Health Commerce System Medicaid Analytics Performance Portal.
• Keep abreast of current city, state, and federal regulations, laws, and initiatives pertaining to health home care management and Medicaid redesign; attend relevant training.
• Provide all services in a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented manner.
• Other duties as defined by the team leader or CASES executive staff.

What We Are Looking For:

• High School Diploma and CASAC certified; or
• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of social services experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree and a NYS teacher’s certificate; or
• Bachelor’s degree and NYS licensure as a Registered Nurse; or
• Master's degree with 2 years of social services experience
• 2 years' experience in providing direct services
• Strong knowledge of wellness, recovery, and self-help.
• Effective communication and written skills are essential.
• Proficiency with computer and databases.

Preferred but not required:

• Bilingual skills in Spanish highly preferred.

Employee Benefits:

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
• Employee Referral Program
• Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.

Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm
35 hours per week excluding breaks