LTSS Service Care Coordinator

Centene Corp.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corp. LTSS Service Care Coordinator role involves developing and coordinating holistic care management for long-term care members. You will conduct in-person visits across DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties in Illinois and provide community-based support, with remaining time spent remotely.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience. For Illinois Plan: RN licensed in Illinois, or Bachelor's/Master’s in Human Services, or LPN with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year related experience required.
• Illinois RN license or Bachelor's/Master's in Human Services recommended.
• LPN with one year experience may meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, assessing, and coordinating care management activities.
• Coordinate between member, family, and care team to ensure services are accessible.
• Provide education to members and families on procedures and benefits.
• Monitor care plans and member status; adjust as needs change.
• Perform on-site visits and maintain regulatory documentation.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN licensed in Illinois

Master's in Human Services related field

LPN with relevant experience

Job description

## LTSS Service Care CoordinatorApply: Remote-IL: Full time: Posted Today: 1668075**Position Purpose:** Assists in developing, assessing, and coordinating holistic care management activities to enable quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes. May develop or assist with developing personalized service care plans/service plans for long-term care members and educates members and their families/caregivers on services and benefits available to meet member needs.**Key Details:** This role requires approximately 50% travel throughout DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties in Illinois to conduct in-person member visits and provide community-based support. The remaining time will be spent working remotely. Candidates must live within 30 minutes of the service area. Previous Case Management experience is highly preferred and will be considered a strong asset for success in this role. * 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 (e.g. employment, housing, participant direction, independent living, justice, foster care) based on service assessment and plans* Monitors care plans/service plans, member status and outcomes, as appropriate, 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 on-site visits to assess member's needs and collaborates with providers or resources, as appropriate* 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**Education/Experience:** Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.**For Illinois Plan Only:** In addition to the requirements above the employee working on Physically Disabled/Elderly candidate must meet one of the 3 following criteria:1. RN licensed in Illinois.2. Bachelor or Master’s Degree prepared in human services related field. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services related field defined as: Child, Family and Community Services, Early Child Development, Guidance and Counseling, Home Economics- Child and Family Services, Human Development Counseling, Human Service Administration, Human Services, Master of Divinity, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Science, Social Services/Social Work or Sociology.3. LPN with one (1) year experience in conducting comprehensive assessments and provision of formal service for the elderlyPay Range: $22.94 - $38.79 per hour