Care Manager

Tri-County Care; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Generous PTO (including birthday)

9 holidays + 8 floating holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

Phone/Internet Reimbursement

Team Time bonus

Job summary

Tri-County Care is seeking a Care Manager to work with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, families, OPWDD, and providers to ensure safe, happy, and fulfilling lives. You will identify goals, build plans, and assist with applying to supports and services for person-centered outcomes.

The role serves members of all ages, advocating for school involvement, locating medical providers, and aiding applications to Social Security, SNAP, Waiver programs, etc.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Strong conflict-management and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals, families, OPWDD, and providers to identify goals and build plans.
• Assist with applying to supports and services to meet person-centered outcomes.
• Advocate for individuals with schools, medical providers, and benefit programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict management

Problem solving

MS Office

Time management

Multitasking

Situational analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN license

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Overview:

The role of the Care Manager is to work collaboratively with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, their families, OPWDD, and relevant providers to ensure that all individuals supported are able to live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives. This includes working to identify goals, building plans to reach those goals, and assistance with applying to a variety of supports and services to put the individual on the right path to meet their person-centered outcomes. Tri-County Care supports members of all ages - this may include advocating for individuals with their schools, helping them to find medical providers, assisting them with applications to Social Security, SNAP benefits, Waiver programs, etc.

Location:

This position is remote but does require periodic in-person visits. Candidates will need to be able to travel to do these visits via car or public transportation. Caseload to be located in or near listed county - but is not limited to the county listed.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Conflict-management and problem solving skills.
• Computer software skills, particularly skills with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to multi-task, organize, schedule, and utilize time well
• Capability to analyze situations accurately, prioritize, and take effective action.

Required Education, Experience, and Licenses:

• A bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience, OR a license as a Registered Nurse with two years or relevant experience, which can include any employment experience and is not limited to case management/service coordination duties, OR a master's degree with one year of relevant experience
• MSC Service Coordinators prior to July 1, 2018 are "grandfathered" to facilitate continuity of care
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Matching
• Employer Sponsored Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Package, including birthday
• 9 legal holidays and 8 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement
• Phone/Internet Reimbursement
• Company Provided Team Time
• CM Sign-on Bonus Available (subject to eligibility requirements)