Care Manager at TCC - Bilingual English/spanish

TRI-COUNTY CARE LLC; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Employer Sponsored FSA

Paid Time Off

9 holidays + 8 floating holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

Phone/Internet Reimbursement

Team Time

CM Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Tri-County Care is seeking a Care Manager to work with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. You will identify goals, build plans, and help access Social Security, SNAP, Waiver programs, and other supports.

The role supports individuals of all ages, with periodic in-person visits required. A valid driver’s license is needed for travel reimbursement, and a quiet home workspace is preferred.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• RN license with two years of relevant experience or similar.
• Master’s degree with one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals, families and providers to set goals.
• Develop plans and assist with applications for supports and services.
• Coordinate care activities and advocate for person-centered outcomes.

Skills

Clear communication

Conflict management

Problem solving

Time management

Prioritization

Situational analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

RN license

Master’s degree

MSC Service Coordinators grandfathered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location Remote, with in person visits,Suffolk County, NY, 11763,United States
• Base Pay $26.00 - $33.00 / Hour
• Job Category Care Coordination
• Employee Type Non-Exempt F/T
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

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.

Care Management Overview Video (Please Watch Before Applying)

To ensure applicants have a clear understanding of the Care Management role and expectations, please watch the brief overview video linked below before completing your application.

As part of the hiring process, applicants may receive a short questionnaire connected to the overview video to help us assess understanding of the role.

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.

This position requires applicants outside of New York City to have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Travel reimbursement is provided.

This position requires a quiet distraction-free environment for working, or the ability to work from one of our regional offices.

This job description is not all inclusive and the employee may be asked to assume additional responsibilities as the need arises.

Requirements

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

Summary

• 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)