Care Manager - Green Bay (Work From Home Flexible)

Lakeland Care • DePere, WI

11d • Remote

About The Position

Join our award winning culture as we serve members in your area! Position Summary: The Care Manager (CM), as part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT) with a RN Care Manager (RN CM), serves Lakeland Care's (LCI) members, the frail elderly, adults with physical disabilities, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Care Manager provides care management and service coordination to LCI members. The Care Manager arranges for provision of services and supports based on a comprehensive assessment of the member's identified outcomes and needs. The IDT monitors the provision of services based on the member-centered plan per LCI policy and procedures, and Department of Health Services (DHS) contract requirements. Position requires traveling in the field/community visiting members.

Requirements

• Certified Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin with a minimum of one (1) year experience working with at least one of the family care target populations, OR A four-year bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree in Human Services or related field with one (1) year experience working with at least one of the family care target populations, OR A four-year bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree in any other area than Human Services with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with at least one of the family care target populations.
• Working knowledge of computers, computer programs, typing, and data entry.
• Ability to access members’ homes which are not required to comply with the ADA regulations.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of adequate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in home visits and care conferences involving the member, their supports, and providers.
• Collaborate with RNCM to coordinate acute and primary care services, care transitions, and related follow-up care.
• Conduct in-person comprehensive, strengths-based assessment of the member's outcomes, needs and risks; perform reassessment as condition changes.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the members’ outcome-based member-centered plans, considering cost and effectiveness in authorizing services and choosing providers.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies to promote the member’s health, safety and independence while respecting the member’s rights to appeal and grieve.
• Maintain member records as required by DHS contract and LCI policy.
• Build and maintain an effective and collaborative working relationship with RNCM partner and various departments/stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings and on-going trainings to stay abreast of policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of member information and protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA and state/federal regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees