Senior Care Options Care Navigator - Worcester - Spanish preferred

Fallon Health•Worcester, MA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Navigator–Care Management is part of an interdisciplinary care team that coordinates care, improves access, and supports quality outcomes for NaviCare members. The Navigator builds relationships with members/caregivers via phone and in person, conducts home visits as needed, helps implement care plan interventions, and works to remove barriers to care. In partnership with the Nurse Case Manager, the Navigator updates care plans and provides holistic case management for low-, moderate-, and high-risk members.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in managed care and/or community-based health and human services (e.g., home health, personal care management, independent living, ASAP, or relevant state agencies) preferred
Understanding of hospitalization and post-discharge needs required
Working knowledge of medical terminology, common conditions, and medical record documentation; able to identify triggers requiring RN intervention required
Motivational interviewing experience and ability to work effectively with diverse and non-English-speaking populations required
Understanding of social determinants of health required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) required
Satisfactory Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) results
Access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

College degree (BA/BS in Health Services or Social Work) preferred
Community Health Worker certification - preferred
Experience with face-to-face member visits and working with providers/community partners preferred
Experience working on a multidisciplinary care team within a managed care organization preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct phone and, as appropriate, in-person assessments, screenings, and visits using TruCare; update individualized care plans and aim for first-contact resolution in a culturally responsive manner.
Coordinate and follow up on care needs, including post-transition outreach, appointment scheduling, medication support, and service monitoring.
Educate members/representatives on benefits, coverage criteria, rights, appeals, authorizations, and evidence of coverage.
Identify and address gaps in care (e.g., PCP assignment, preventive screenings, vaccinations) per established protocols.
Screen for social determinants of health and refer to community resources (e.g., food, housing, fuel assistance, transportation); escalate clinical decisions to the Nurse Case Manager or PCP.
Advocate for members’ access to covered benefits and coordinate with community agencies for non-covered supports.
Participate in—and as appropriate, lead—care plan meetings with providers, partners, and care team members.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (e.g., LTC, behavioral health, advanced practitioners, community partners) to support coordinated care.
Build effective working relationships with community partners and providers (e.g., housing, ADH, assisted living, LTC facilities, PCPs) to support timely, member-specific communication.
Submit and track requests/authorizations for covered services; ensure accuracy and timeliness per program workflows.
Educate members and providers on authorization processes and help resolve authorization issues.
Facilitate access to medical, behavioral health, and social services, including arranging transportation when needed.
Communicate timely updates with members, caregivers, providers, and internal teams on care plans, service changes, and member status.
Partner with LTC and community teams during admissions, transitions, and discharges to ensure continuity of care.
Complete required activities to meet CMS/State, NCQA, HEDIS, and other standards (e.g., welcome calls, screenings, care plans).
Document accurately and on time in TruCare and related systems; review and validate member panel data and reports.
Maintain knowledge of program benefits, policies, procedures, and community resources.
Support operations by covering assignments, adapting to priorities, and completing other duties as assigned.
Mentor or train staff on job-related processes and workflows, as assigned.