Community Care Manager for MFP Transitions

CT Community Care; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Community Care seeks a Specialized Care Manager to guide clients through community-based long-term services and supports. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop tailored care plans, and coordinate with DSS and partner agencies to enable timely community transitions.

Responsibilities include information and referral, advocacy, and follow-up through 3–12 months post-transition, ensuring services align with client goals and preferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, social work, public health, recreation, psychology, counseling, gerontology, or related field required.
• Experience as Specialized Care Manager or Care Manager at CCC preferred.
• Minimum two years in health care or human services; experience with older adults or disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare and waivers beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, person-centered assessments in the client’s setting.
• Identify needs aligned with client goals and preferences.
• Develop and implement care plans using motivational interviewing.
• Coordinate with DSS, MFP Central Office, housing, transition staff, and UCONN.
• Assist with service access and applications; explain eligibility and costs.
• Support transitions from institutional settings to community care.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Advocacy

Communication

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Medicaid knowledge

Person-centered care

Education

Public health

Social work

Administration

Job description

Connecticut Community Care seeks a Specialized Care Manager to guide clients through community-based long-term services and supports. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop tailored care plans, and coordinate with DSS and partner agencies to enable timely community transitions.

Responsibilities include information and referral, advocacy, and follow-up through 3–12 months post-transition, ensuring services align with client goals and preferences.