Field-Based LTSS Care Navigator

centene; Kansas; On-site; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible scheduling (remote, hybrid,,?

Job summary

Centene is seeking a field-based Care Manager in Kansas to assist with developing and coordinating holistic care plans for long-term care members in Sedgwick County. You will work with members, families, and care teams to ensure services are accessible and compliant.

The role emphasizes experience with aging populations, HCBS waivers, and strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills, supporting cost-effective, quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience in case management.
• Experience with aging population and HCBS waivers preferred.
• Ability to coordinate between member, family, and care providers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the needs of the member, the resources available, and recommends and/or facilitates the plan for the best outcome.
• Assists with developing ongoing long-term care plans/service plans and works to identify providers, specialist, and/or community resources needed for long-term care.
• Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to members.
• Provides resource support to members and their families/caregivers for various needs based on service assessment and plans.
• Monitors care plans/service plans, member status and outcomes, and provides recommendations to care plan/service plan based on identified member needs.
• Interacts with long-term care healthcare providers and partners as appropriate to ensure member needs are met.
• Collects, documents, and maintains long-term care member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators.
• May perform home and/or other site visits to assess member’s needs and collaborate with healthcare providers and partners.
• Provides and/or facilitates education to long-term care members and their families/caregivers on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, service options, referrals, and healthcare benefits.
• Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Assessment

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in health, human, social work or education services

High school diploma + 3 years case management experience

Tools

HCBS waivers knowledge

Computer literacy

Job description

Centene is seeking a field-based Care Manager in Kansas to assist with developing and coordinating holistic care plans for long-term care members in Sedgwick County. You will work with members, families, and care teams to ensure services are accessible and compliant.

The role emphasizes experience with aging populations, HCBS waivers, and strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills, supporting cost-effective, quality care delivery.