LISW Care Manager – Overnight Stays Required

Careforth•Dayton, OH

5d•Remote

About The Position

A pioneer in the caregiving space, Careforth supports family caregivers across the United States to confidently care for their loved ones at home. Through a combination of in-person home visits, remote coaching and our proprietary digital collaboration app, we provide caregivers with support, guidance, confidence, and connection to resources they need. The Caregivers and families we support stay with Careforth for many years, building lasting relationships along the way. Join us today and live our values: lead with heart, cultivate trust, go beyond.

Requirements

Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) License and/or be a Licensed Social Worker (LSW/LISW) in the state of Ohio
Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience in direct care of elders or adults with disabilities
Ability to travel throughout the state of Ohio as assigned, including potential overnight stays; Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain active automobile insurance.
Experience in case management, care planning, and assessment for cases including but not limited to eldercare, people with disabilities, and other complex medical needs in a health care setting
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment meeting department goals and KPIs
Ability to influence and be self-motivated with a results-driven approach
Tech savvy with the ability to teach others; proficient in common software and web-based applications (e.g. Case Management Systems, MS Office)
Additional state-specific qualifications may be required

Responsibilities

Manages the enrollment process of prospective families and educates them on qualifications as it relates to the consumer, caregiver, and home; assesses consumer and caregiver eligibility for services
Helps guide consumers with applications for Medicaid, waiver programs, and other state benefits
Conducts initial in-person clinical assessments and coordinates service activation, ensuring that all required forms and standard procedures are followed
Assists with orientation training for each caregiver to facilitate a proper onboarding to Careforth’s HIPAA secure technology platform; ensures caregiver understands how to successfully submit electronic daily communications
Works collaboratively to develop each member’s plan of care and review on an ongoing basis
Provide ongoing coaching to drive effective utilization of established best practices, encourage caregiver education, and connect families to community resources
Reviews the caregiver notes daily and appropriately addresses changes in the consumer’s condition or environment
Completes documentation corresponding with each on-site visit or encounter
Monitors the health status of all members to ensure that all needs and programmatic requirements are properly delivered (i.e. incident management)
Collaborates and communicates regularly with clinical team, agency and support services, primary care physician, and other medical providers to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of consumer services
Ensures continuous compliance with all regulatory and accreditation agency standards as well as company policies and procedures
Plans and implements discharges and transitions from the program
Perform other duties as assigned