LTSS Service Care Manager

Centene Corporation•Remote-IA, IA

2d•$27 - $49•Hybrid

About The Position

Assists in developing, assessing, and coordinating holistic care management activities to enable quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes. May develop or assist with developing personalized service care plans/service plans for long-term care members and educates members and their families/caregivers on services and benefits available to meet member needs. The Service Area Includes Carroll, Guthrie and Cass Counties in Iowa. This is a Hybrid Role, Remote with in-person visits to members 4 days per week. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 – 4 years of related experience.
For Iowa Only: Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with populations served; or RN with 6+ years of experience with population served.
Experience interviewing and assessing member needs
Knowledge and experience regarding caseload management and casework practices
Knowledge regarding determining eligibility for DHSS programs
Knowledge regarding Federal and State law as it applies to DHSS programs
The ability to effectively solve problems and locate community resources
The ability to collaborate with caregivers, involved State agency representatives and providers
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to practice Cultural Competency with awareness and respect for diversity
Knowledge of the needs and service delivery system for all populations in the case manager’s caseload.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

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 home and/or other site visits to assess member’s needs and collaborate with healthcare providers and partners
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.