Care Manager

Care Design New York•City of Schenectady, NY

3d•$26 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Care Design New York Care Manager, you will help people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities identify and realize their long-term and short-term goals by developing, implementing, and monitoring person-centered Life Plans. The position requires strong relational and organizational skills and provides training in the profession. It is performed in a hybrid environment, including required visits with members and their families in their homes, periodic trainings and meetings in the office, and work from home. For members supported outside New York City, a driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate insurance are required. Bilingual candidates are welcome, and additional compensation may be provided for fluency in English and specified languages. The hourly salary range is $25.75 to $26.99.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or Registered Nurse license and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
For members supported outside New York City: driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate insurance.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluency in English and languages such as Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Yiddish, Hebrew, or ASL; additional compensation may be provided.

Responsibilities

Advocate for and with members to ensure informed decision-making, informed consent, and appropriate guardianship.
Schedule, lead, and actively collaborate with members and their interdisciplinary teams on meetings and assessments to develop comprehensive, person-centered Life Plans reflecting members’ needs and desired life goals.
Implement, update, and monitor Life Plans and facilitate individualized Life Plan reviews and approval processes.
Ensure integration of needed and preferred supports and services, including medical, behavioral, social, habilitation, dental, psychosocial, community-based, and facility-based long-term supports and services.
Maintain ongoing contact with critical people in a member’s life.
Ensure timely submission of documentation, including Life Plans and progress notes.
Assist members with maintaining benefits such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid and Medicare coverage, and Food Stamps.
Assist members in resolving problems in living, including housing, utilities, the judicial system, and general safety.
Immediately report abuse or neglect when observed or reported.