Care Manager

Cayuga Centers • Auburn, NY

14d • $26 - $27

About The Position

Cayuga Centers is looking for a Care Manager who is passionate about strengths-based, youth and family-centered work within the Children's Home Health Care Management team. Care Management services are designed to offer goal-directed support through a comprehensive, family-driven Plan of Care.

A Care Manager assists in the coordination of services with children and families in the home and/or community and refers youth and families to programs that help address changes associated with behavioral and physical health needs. This program provides ample opportunities to expand your application and experience in assessment, evaluation, and coordination of services while supporting program growth within the agency and community.

The Care Manager will provide outreach and enrollment services to children presumed to meet eligibility requirements for New York State's Children's Health Home program within Cayuga County and surrounding counties. They will gather assessments and enter documentation that confirms eligibility and identifies areas requiring support services. The Care Manager will work with children, families, and service providers to create a comprehensive Plan of Care and identify additional service providers as necessary. The position will coordinate the continuing involvement of families and services providers in the execution of the plan. How you will get to use your skills as a Care Manager…

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two years of experience; or Master's degree with a minimum of one year experience; or Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years experience
• Relevant experience in serving children and families in child welfare, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, primary health care, or social services
• Experience coordinating and participating in team settings
• Ability to deliver family-driven, youth-guided services
• Vehicle and valid NYS driver's license - required

Responsibilities

• Build a trusting relationship with the families in order to ensure the families have the support needed to be successful
• Provide Health Home Care coordination services for children with low to high acuity needs, including up to two services per month, with at least one of those services being conducted face-to-face
• Provide education to families and children concerning the nature and desired effects of services, along with information concerning conditions being treated
• Document all case activity, including persistent outreach, consent development, conducting assessments, crisis supports, plan of care development, client progress, and transition arrangements
• Administer CANS-NY assessment a minimum of 1x a year, updating as needed
• Inventory and coordinate existing services relevant to the Plan of Care, identifying and securing additional services as appropriate
• Convene and conduct yearly meetings to review progress, update POC's, and confirm continuing client eligibility
• Assure responsible transition of client service into and out of Health Home care, between child and adult health homes, and between inpatient and community care as appropriate
• Ability to travel to multiple surrounding counties to meet with clients and families
• Helping families overcome barriers such as transportation
• Assist families and children in the acquisition and maintenance of public benefits e.g., financial, educational, and social services

Benefits

• 120 hours of Vacation
• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and enhanced short-term disability benefits
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Corporate Discounts Program
• Sick Leave Pool
• Identity Protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level