Functional Screener- Milwaukee

Humana • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Remote

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first Are you ready to make a difference in your career and your community? Humana is looking for a passionate Long Term Care Functional Screen Specialist to join our team, supporting members in the Wisconsin Family Care and Family Care Partnership programs. Reporting to the Supervisor, Care Coaching, you will use the State Department of Health Services (DHS) screening tool to assess member needs and eligibility—directly affecting their quality of life and access to essential care.

Requirements

• Four-year bachelor's degree in a Health or Human Services related field with one (1) year of experience working with at least one of the Family Care target populations OR be a Wisconsin licensed Registered Nurse with one (1) year of experience working with at least one of the Family Care target populations.
• Long Term Care Functional Screener (LTCFS) certification-Selected individual must meet requirements and successfully complete online screener certification training course(s) and become certified as a functional screener.
• The Family Care target group population is defined as: frail elders and adults with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities
• To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Nice To Haves

• LTCFS Certified
• Previous Family Care case management/screener experience

Responsibilities

• Schedule member appointments for annual or change-based functional eligibility re-determinations, optimizing time and travel resources.
• Use the DHS screening tool to assess members' functional abilities, health, and required supports.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure assessment data aligns with internal records.
• Conduct in-home, face-to-face interviews and enter assessment data into the designated online system to determine level of care.
• Submit documentation promptly and accurately according to the established guidelines.
• Attend meetings and training to stay updated on processes, screening tools, and state directives.
• Participate in quality assurance activities to maintain screening competence and reliability.
• Maintain required certification through ongoing skills testing, per State of Wisconsin standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect in documentation and assessments, preserving screen integrity
• Use your skills to make an impact

Benefits

• Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being.
• Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work.
• Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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