Care Manager

Person Centered Services•Newark, NY

3d•$24 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Person Centered Services Care Coordination Organization is seeking a social work professional to provide care coordination within a health home model serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Care Manager coordinates and advocates for all aspects of each individual’s care, including health and behavioral healthcare, community supports, and other services needed to meet the individual’s needs. The role uses a person-centered, holistic, strengths-based approach, bringing the individual’s healthcare and other service providers together to help ensure the individual’s wants and needs are met. The position is located in Newark, New York, and candidates are required to live within the Newark service region. Care Coordinators meet with individuals in their homes, physician or provider offices, and other public places to conduct assessments and provide services. The role is hybrid: during the first 90 days, Care Coordinators attend onsite three days per week; after successfully completing this period, they may transition to a hybrid schedule. Supervisors may extend the onsite requirement if needed. New employees participate in Monday–Friday orientation, with day one in-person training at the West Seneca, New York office; orientation is offered onsite and online. The posting lists full-time and part-time opportunities, with a Monday–Friday, eight-hour shift and no nights. Benefits described apply to full-time positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or Licensed Registered Nurse status and two years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and one year of relevant experience.
At least a bachelor’s degree, as required by OPWDD in New York State.
Relevant experience providing direct care or support, coordination, and/or advocacy; examples include work as a Direct Support Professional, teacher, paraprofessional, counselor, social worker, or care manager.
Valid driver’s license.
Candidates must live within the Newark service region.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive, person-centered Life Plan with the individual, their circle of support, and their service provider team.
Manage a tiered caseload and tailor services to individual needs.
Complete enrollment and eligibility documentation.
Meet with individuals in their homes, physician or provider offices, and other public places to conduct assessments and provide services.
Coordinate and advocate for individuals’ health and behavioral healthcare, community supports, and other services.
Contribute to a respectful, just, and supportive environment for individuals and coworkers, aligned with the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

20 days of paid time off in the first year, increasing to 25 days in the second year.
13 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
401(k) with a company match of 50% of the first 6%, up to a maximum match of 3%.
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability.
Lifestyle Spending Account with up to $500 for wellness-eligible expenses.
Employee discount and wellness programs, including three paid hours per week for exercise, volunteering, or personal wellness.
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship options and ongoing coaching.
New Employee Orientation.