Care Manager - New Windsor, NY, United States - Abbott House

Description

• Abbott House is seeking an experienced Care Manager to join the Home Health Care Management team. In this role you will ultimately be responsible for the overall provision and coordination of services to your assigned caseload. You will guide program enrollees and their caretakers (legal guardians) through the health care system by assisting with access issues, developing relationships with service providers, and tracking interventions and outcomes.

• Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.

• Obtain required Care Management enrollment consents from the individual or legal guardian.
• Complete initial and ongoing needs assessments (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths; CANS) to determine the individual's most appropriate level of care management.
• Responsible for the overall management of the patient's Individualized Plan of Care
• Meet client contact and care management documentation requirements
• Function as an advocate for clients within the agency and external service providers
• Promote wellness and prevention by linking enrollees with resources and services based on their individual needs and preferences
• Educate the child/caregiver on care of chronic conditions, immunization, screening and other preventative interventions
• Help clients obtain and maintain public benefits necessary to gain health care services, including Medicaid and cash assistance eligibility, Social Security, SNAP, housing, legal services, employment and training supports, and others

• You are the ideal candidate if you have a passion for empowering underserved communities and supporting children and their families. Being energetic, customer service oriented, responsive and resourceful are critical attributes to be successful in this role.
• You have a Bachelors of Arts or Science with two years of experience
• You are a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with two years of experience
• You have a Master's Degree in related field (Licensed preferred)
• You have relevant experience in serving children and families in child welfare, developmental disabilities, mental health, healthcare and/or other systems as well as those receiving preventive services
• You have the ability to travel to community-based agency offices, participant's communities, and homes within assigned catchment area

• Professional growth opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Care benefits with premiums substantially paid by for employees, employee families and domestic partners
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick time and personal time off benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term disability and Workers Compensation benefits
• Paid Family Leave Program
• Employee Recognition Awards

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

• 8 hour shift

• Bachelor's (Required)