Community Health Worker (Case Manager)

Advanced Technologies Home Care; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Ferguson is seeking dedicated individuals for a rewarding career in health care. The role involves determining client needs, coordinating services, and advocating for clients in a complex service delivery system. Ideal candidates will have experience with long-term care clients and relevant qualifications. Join our team to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance

Direct Deposit

Top pay wage scale

Paid Time off and holiday pay

Tuition Scholarship for all employees and immediate family members

Paid Travel

Qualifications

• Experience with long-term care client population, preferably Medicaid-related.
• Intake specialist or nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine individual needs and screen for service eligibility.
• Assist clients in gathering required information and documents.
• Coordinate with staff regarding client needs and program compliance.

Skills

Communication

Client Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Community Health Worker Certificate

Job description

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!

We offer our At Home Care family:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Top pay wage scale
• Paid Time off and holiday pay
• Tuition Scholarship for all employees and immediate family members
• Paid Travel

If you’re seeking a rewarding career in health care, At Home Care is the place for you!

Job Description:

• Determine the individual’s needs and screen for potential eligibility for services, utilizing a standardized screening instrument.
• Provide efficient, timely, and consumer-friendly services to facilitate the eligibility review.
• Provide necessary forms and package all forms in preparation for service determination.
• Assist the individual in collecting, completing, and gathering the required information and documents for the services. This assistance may be provided in the individual’s home. The activity includes assisting the potential applicant as a secondary resource to family members and care providers.
• Coordinate with the staff regarding potentially eligible individuals, monitor patient needs, and program compliance.
• Complete case management documentation.
• Help support adherence to the treatment plan and monitor client needs.
• Help patients develop health and management plans and goals, including developing a Plan of Care (POC) based on their needs and family feedback.
• Assist in obtaining the Physician Referral form for probable individuals and coordinate with health insurance, community partners, and the team.
• Comply with follow-up and reassessment policies to monitor client status.
• Act as a client advocate in a complex service delivery system and maintain an open line of communication for at-risk clients and their caregivers to ensure good customer relations and to watch over system efficiency and protocols.
• Maintain customer and employee confidence and protect client confidentiality. Support adherence to the treatment plan and monitor the patient’s needs.
• Prepare reports by collecting and analyzing information.
• Secure information by completing database backups.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Have intake specialist, nurse, or related work experience with the long-term care client population, preferably Medicaid-related experience; or,
• Have related work experience with the long-term care client population, preferably Medicaid-related experience or a Community Health Worker certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree, RN or LPN preferred.