Case Manager (Fall River / New Bedford)
About The Position
Vitra Health is hiring, and we believe that our team is the key to our success. That is why we are looking for a Case Manager to support our clients onsite in New Bedford . Vitra Health is an AFC provider. The Adult Foster Care (AFC) program is a Mass Health funded program that provides stipend payments to qualified caregivers aiding with specific ADLS for a member in need of care, in a qualified setting. Our care teams, comprised of a Nurse and Case Manager, provide vital support for the clients and caregivers in our program. As a Case Manager, you will provide nonclinical support, educating clients and caregivers in areas including health maintenance and preventative measures, assisting in healthcare management navigation, and accessing community support. If you are someone passionate about advocating for your clients and facilitating the success of clients remaining safely in their homes, we encourage you to apply today!
Requirements
- Willingness to travel within assigned region required.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, in public health or another related field required.
- A minimum of two years’ recent experience in the direct care of elders or adults with disabilities required.
- Strong communication, documentation and organizational skills required.
- Must be solution oriented and able to multitask.
- CPR Certification/Willingness to obtain one.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in both English and second language strongly preferred.
- Case management, behavioral health, social services and/or community health worker experience preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of case management principles, healthcare management and reimbursement.
Responsibilities
- Complete intake and annual assessment and admission visits with nursing.
- Complete monthly, in-home visits, caregiver education and assess psychosocial and environmental changes.
- Conduct semi-annual visits, reviewing and updating existing plan of care and corresponding goals with nursing, assessing qualified setting, reviewing caregiver communication tools.
- Assist with obtaining information and accessing other healthcare and community services.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care plan creation and review and discharge planning.
- Address concerns regarding environment and any changes in psychosocial status.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and work collaboratively to address client needs.
- Complete all required documentation per regulation and communicate. professionally with client, PCP and other healthcare providers when necessary.
- Perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Health Insurance with a 75% employer contribution!
- Dental and Vision Benefits
- Supplemental Benefits including Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Disability Insurance.
- 401K with a company match
- Generous Paid-Time-Off
- Competitive pay rate
- Unique one-on-one care environment
- Supportive team structure and company culture with a focus on work/life balance
- Wellness Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
