LTSS Service Care Coordinator

Centene Corporation • Peoria, IL

1d • $23 - $39 • Hybrid

About The Position

Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. This is a hybrid-remote role with 50% local travel for home visits focusing on Physically Disabled/Elderly waiver services and visits to assist members residing in Supportive Living facilities. Preference will be given to applicants with waiver, case management, advocacy or home visits/community travel experience who reside in northwestern Illinois Counties: Fulton, Knox, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford. Peoria County is highly preferred. The position is in the LTSS Case Management - Community Department, focusing on Physical Disability & Aging Waiver Members. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm CT with a one-hour lunch. The purpose of this role is to assist in developing, assessing, and coordinating holistic care management activities to enable quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes. This may involve developing personalized service care plans for long-term care members and educating members and their families/caregivers on available services and benefits.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience.
• For Illinois Plan Only: Candidate must meet one of the 3 following criteria:
• 1. RN licensed in Illinois.
• 2. Bachelor or Master’s Degree prepared in human services related field. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services related field defined as: Child, Family and Community Services, Early Child Development, Guidance and Counseling, Home Economics- Child and Family Services, Human Development Counseling, Human Service Administration, Human Services, Master of Divinity, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Science, Social Services/Social Work or Sociology.
• 3. LPN with one (1) year experience in conducting comprehensive assessments and provision of formal service for the elderly

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants with waiver, case management, advocacy or home visits/community travel experience who reside in the following northwestern Illinois Counties: Fulton, Knox, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford. Peoria County is IL highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the needs of the member, the resources available, and recommends and/or facilitates the plan for the best outcome
• Assists with developing ongoing long-term care plans/service plans and works to identify providers, specialist, and/or community resources needed for long-term care
• Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to members
• Provides resource support to members and their families/caregivers for various needs (e.g. employment, housing, participant direction, independent living, justice, foster care) based on service assessment and plans
• Monitors care plans/service plans, member status and outcomes, as appropriate, and provides recommendations to care plan/service plan based on identified member needs
• Interacts with long-term care healthcare providers and partners as appropriate to ensure member needs are met
• Collects, documents, and maintains long-term care member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators
• May perform on-site visits to assess member's needs and collaborates with providers or resources, as appropriate
• Provides and/or facilitates education to long-term care members and their families/caregivers on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, service options, referrals, and healthcare benefits
• Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

What This Job Offers

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