Case Manager– Western Massachusetts

Vitra Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Company holidays

Job summary

Vitra Health is seeking 2 Case Managers to provide non-clinical support, educate clients and caregivers, and assist with navigating healthcare and community resources. You will travel within assigned regions to visit clients at home and in community settings.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, at least two years of direct elder/adult with disabilities care, strong communication and documentation skills, and CPR certification or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, in public health or another related field required.
• A minimum of two years’ recent experience in the direct care of elders or adults with disabilities required.
• Fluency in both English and second language strongly preferred.
• Case management, behavioral health, social services and/or community health worker experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of case management principles, healthcare management and reimbursement.
• Strong communication, documentation and organizational skills required.
• Must be solution oriented and able to multitask.
• CPR Certification/Willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake and annual assessment and admission visits with nursing.
• Complete monthly, in-home visits, caregiver education and assess psychosocial and environmental changes.
• Conduct semi-annual visits, updating plan of care and goals with nursing.
• Assist with obtaining information and accessing other healthcare and community services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care plan creation and discharge planning.
• Address environment and psychosocial status changes.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Documentation

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services (or related field)

Public health degree (preferred)

Job description

About Vitra Health

Vitra Health is a mission-driven healthcare organization committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and families across Massachusetts. Through innovative home- and community-based services, Vitra supports aging adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with complex care needs—supported by a Nurse, and Case Manager, Vitra ensures clients receive compassionate, personalized, and dignified care.

To help share our mission and expand our community impact, Vitra Health is seeking 2 Case Managers who are passionate about community engagement and helping people access the care and resources they deserve.

The Opportunity

As a Case Manager, you will provide non-clinical support, educating clients and caregivers in areas including health maintenance and preventative measures, assisting in healthcare management navigation, and accessing community support. If you are someone passionate about advocating for your clients and facilitating the success of clients remaining safely in their homes, we encourage you to apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete intake and annual assessment and admission visits with nursing.
• Complete monthly, in-home visits, caregiver education and assess psychosocial and environmental changes.
• Conduct semi-annual visits, reviewing and updating existing plan of care and corresponding goals with nursing, assessing qualified setting, reviewing caregiver communication tools.
• Assist with obtaining information and accessing other healthcare and community services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care plan creation and review and discharge planning.
• Address concerns regarding environment and any changes in psychosocial status.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and work collaboratively to address client needs.
• Complete all required documentation per regulation and communicate professionally with client, PCP and other healthcare providers when necessary.
• Perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned by management.

What we are looking for:

• Willingness to travel within assigned region required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, in public health or another related field required.
• A minimum of two years’ recent experience in the direct care of elders or adults with disabilities required.
• Fluency in both English and second language strongly preferred.
• Case management, behavioral health, social services and/or community health worker experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of case management principles, healthcare management and reimbursement.
• Strong communication, documentation and organizational skills required.
• Must be solution oriented and able to multitask.
• CPR Certification/Willingness to obtain one.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Office-based work in a clean well-lit environment with fluctuating temperatures near others.
• Client-facing field staff and community liaisons require frequent travel to client homes or community settings; ability to drive safely; work in client homes may involve varying temperatures, odors, allergens, pets, and other environmental factors.
• Requires substantial periods of repetitive work utilizing a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
• Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; requires pushing and pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; requires walking and standing; requires frequent sitting more than 75% of the workday; requires the ability to negotiate stairs; requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment.

Perks and Benefits:

• Employer sponsored health Insurance with a generous employer match.
• Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Supplemental Benefits
• Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Disability Insurance.
• 401K with a 5% company match.
• Accrued Paid-Time-Off.
• Ten company paid holidays.
• Wellness Benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Supportive team structure and company culture with a focus on work/life balance.

Vitra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.