Care Manager: Person-Centered Home & Community Support

CT Community Care; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Community Care seeks a Care Manager to support individuals in Long-Term Services and Supports, coordinating formal and informal caregivers to promote person-centered decision-making. This role emphasizes advocacy, education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, cost-effective care plans across settings.

The position requires a BA degree and at least two years of direct case management experience, with bilingual ability preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum two years of direct Case Management experience.
• Knowledge of DSS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare helpful, and strong advocacy.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive person-centered assessments in preferred settings with clients and families.
• Educate individuals on program components, options, eligibility, costs, and benefits.
• Complete client documentation, forms, and required paperwork timely.
• Monitor care plans, renewals, and service delivery with providers.
• Interview clients by phone and in-person for reassessments and updates.
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team and participate in on-call coverage.
• Mentor new staff and participate in continuing education.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Communication skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in administration, social work, public health, recreation, psychology, counseling, gerontology, or related field

Job description

CT Community Care seeks a Care Manager to support individuals in Long-Term Services and Supports, coordinating formal and informal caregivers to promote person-centered decision-making. This role emphasizes advocacy, education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, cost-effective care plans across settings.

The position requires a BA degree and at least two years of direct case management experience, with bilingual ability preferred.