Care Manager I: Home-Based Care & Advocacy

Institute on Aging; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute on Aging in Santa Cruz is seeking a Care Manager I to assess and coordinate services for older adults and adults with disabilities. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop a client-centered Community Living Plan, and perform home visits as needed.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of Medicare/Medi-Cal, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• One year working with disabled adults and/or older adults.
• Experience with medical and psychosocial problems of functionally impaired adults.
• Experience with mental/behavioral health diagnoses and substance abuse preferred.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in working with older adults and their support networks.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments and ongoing reassessments of clients, including psychosocial, physical and mental health needs.
• Writes comprehensive assessments and develops Community Living Plans with clients.
• Performs home visits and accompanies clients to medical appointments as indicated.
• Identifies and coordinates appropriate community services with knowledge of Medicare, Medi‑Cal, and other programs.
• Maintains documentation, updates care plans, and communicates with providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in Social Work or related field

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Institute on Aging in Santa Cruz is seeking a Care Manager I to assess and coordinate services for older adults and adults with disabilities. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop a client-centered Community Living Plan, and perform home visits as needed.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of Medicare/Medi-Cal, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with healthcare providers.