MSW Social Care Manager – Hybrid, Mon-Fri

Elderwood Administrative Services; Buffalo (NY); Ibrido; USD 60.000 - 74.000; Tempo pieno

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Weekday schedule

Hybrid work options

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance start

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Free parking

Descrizione del lavoro

Elderwood Independent Practice Association (IPA) seeks a Social Work Care Manager with an MSW to join our growing team of professionals in Buffalo, NY. You will collaborate with the Registered Nurse and act as a key resource for members, coordinating medical, social, educational, psychosocial, and other services as needed.

Responsibilities include direct engagement with individuals, assessment-based planning, linking to community resources, EMR documentation, and participation in

Competenze

• MSW required for the role.
• Minimum of 1 year social work experience with at-risk populations.
• Experience with frail/elderly populations and/or chronic illness.
• Managed Care experience preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license with safe driving record and reliable transportation.
• In good standing with Medicare/Medicaid programs.
• Free of communicable diseases.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Mansioni

• Direct telephonic and in-person engagement with individuals with chronic medical illness or mental health issues and their families.
• Use assessment tools to determine the needs of our member population.
• Link members to community resources beyond MLTC scope to support social determinants of health.
• Interact with members, family, physicians, and other resources to determine appropriate actions.
• Review benefits options, research resources, coordinate services and create routines for participation.
• Document encounters in the EMR and report changes to the RN Care Manager.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, Disease Management, Utilization Management and Quality Improvement activities; submit reports.
• Provide coaching and education to members and their caregivers on health care issues.
• Provide discharge planning and continuous care management across care settings; coordinate transitions.
• Participate in shared on-call, after-hours coverage with Elderwood staff.

Conoscenze

MSW experience

One year social work experience

Experience with at-risk populations

Bilingual skills (preferred)

Formazione

Master’s degree in social work (MSW)

Descrizione del lavoro

Elderwood Independent Practice Association (IPA) seeks a Social Work Care Manager with an MSW to join our growing team of professionals in Buffalo, NY. You will collaborate with the Registered Nurse and act as a key resource for members, coordinating medical, social, educational, psychosocial, and other services as needed.

Responsibilities include direct engagement with individuals, assessment-based planning, linking to community resources, EMR documentation, and participation in