Care Manager (Manitowoc) (Home-Based with Field Travel)

Lakeland Care Incorporated; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Care Incorporated seeks a Care Manager to join an interdisciplinary team serving frail elders and adults with disabilities. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments and coordinating services per DHS contract requirements.

You will develop member-centered plans, coordinate care transitions, and monitor outcomes while educating members on their rights and options within the program. Strong collaboration and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Wisconsin Social Worker certification or have a relevant degree with experience in Family Care.
• Ability to access member homes and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with government programs and DHS contract requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of member outcomes, needs and risks as part of IDT.
• Coordinate acute and primary care services, care transitions and follow-up care with RN Care Manager.
• Develop and monitor member-centered, outcome-based care plans and authorize services as needed.
• Coordinate benefits and access to federal/state programs for members.
• Participate in on-call rotation and continuous training to stay compliant.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Comprehensive assessments

Care planning

Member rights education

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Four-year degree in any other field with 3+ years’ Family Care experience

Certified Social Worker in Wisconsin (required or eligible)

Job description

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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), we provide long-term care services to eligible elders and individuals with physical and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Currently we serve members in 22 counties and have 11 offices throughout 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.