Care Manager (Dane) (Home-Based With Field Travel)

Lakeland Care, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Care, Inc. seeks a Care Manager to serve frail elders and adults with disabilities as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will arrange services based on comprehensive assessments and ensure member-centered, outcome-based care aligned with DHS requirements.

You will collaborate with RN Care Managers, coordinate benefits and services, and support member rights and independent decision-making within appropriate programs.

Qualifications

• Formal education requirements: Social Work licensure or a relevant bachelor’s degree with required experience.
• Experience with Family Care target populations preferred.
• Computer literacy and data entry skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of member outcomes, needs and risks as part of IDT.
• Coordinate acute and primary care services and follow-up care with RN Care Manager.
• Develop and monitor member-centered plans considering cost and provider options.
• Coordinate benefits and access to federal/state programs for members.
• Educate members on rights and assist with appeals/grievances when needed.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant member records and participate in regular trainings.
• Participate in home visits and care conferences to reassess long-term care needs.
• Be available for 24-hour on-call rotation as required.
• Attend team meetings and internal workgroups as scheduled.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment & reassessment

Education

Social Work degree (BSW/MSW)

Bachelor's in Human Services

Bachelor's in another field with relevant experience

Job description

Description

Join our award winning culture as we serve members in your area!

The Care Manager, as part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT), serves frail elders, adults with physical disabilities and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities who are members of Lakeland Care (LCI). The team’s goal is to promote the overall well-being of the members LCI serves by providing high quality, person-centered, outcome-based care.

Under general direction of the Care Management Supervisor, this position provides care management and service coordination to LCI members. As a member of the IDT, the Care Manager arranges for provision of services and supports based on a comprehensive assessment of the member's identified outcomes and needs. The IDT monitors the provision of services based on the member-centered plan per LCI policy and procedures, and Department of Health Services (DHS) contract requirements.

Essential Competencies

• As part of an interdisciplinary team (which also includes an RN Care Manager and the member and/or legal representative), conduct a comprehensive assessment of the member's outcomes, needs and risks; and conduct a reassessment as the member’s outcomes and/or condition changes.


• Collaborate with the RNCM to coordinate acute and primary care services, care transitions, and related follow-up care.


• Develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the members’ outcome-based member-centered plans, considering cost and effectiveness in authorizing services and choosing providers.


• Coordinate care and benefits to ensure a comprehensive support approach, as well as on-going access to federal and state programs.


• Implement risk mitigation strategies to promote the member’s health, safety and independence while respecting the member’s rights.


• Educate members of their rights to appeal and grieve decisions and processes and facilitate the member's participation in the appeal/grievance process.


• Participate in on-going training; maintain current knowledge to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, LCI policy and procedure and accepted professional standards.


• Create and maintain member records as required by the Department of Health Services (DHS) contract and LCI policy.


• Coordinate and participate in home visits and care conferences involving the member, their supports, and providers to assess and reassess long-term care needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.


• Participate in the 24-hour on-call rotation as needed.


• Participate in team meetings and internal workgroups as required/requested.


• Maintain the confidentiality of member information and protected health information (PHI) as required by State and Federal regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.

Requirements

• Certified Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin with a minimum of one (1) year experience working with at least one of the Family Care target populations, or


• A four-year bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree in Human Services or related field with one (1) year experience working with at least one of the family care populations, or


• A four-year bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree in any other area than Human Services with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with at least one of the Family Care target populations.


• Working knowledge of computers, computer programs, typing, and data entry.


• Ability to access members’ homes which are not required to comply with the ADA regulations.


• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.


• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of adequate insurance.

Lakeland Care is a Wisconsin-based non-profit organization that focuses on creating a world we all want to live in. With long-standing roots as a managed care organization (MCO), Lakeland Care provides long-term care services and supports to eligible frail elders and individuals with physical and intellectual or developmental disabilities to achieve their daily and lifelong goals through Wisconsin’s Family Care program. Currently we serve in 22 counties and have 10 offices in the Central to North East region of Wisconsin.

Our Mission

Empowering individuals. Strengthening communities. Inspiring futures.

Our Vision

To create a world we all want to live in.

Our Core Values

Kindness – We believe kindness is always possible and that no compassionate act is ever wasted.

Inclusion – We believe that open hearts and open minds are the only path to a brighter future.

Trust – We believe that honesty is still in style and that promises still have power.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an organization that participates in E-Verify.