Care Manager Float Part-Time (Hybrid) at Lakeland Care Incorporated

Town of Ledgeview, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care Management, Assessment, Coordination, Monitoring, Evaluation, Home Visits, Risk Mitigation, Record Keeping, Training, Time Management, Relationship Building, Confidentiality, Adaptability, Data Entry, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Join our award winning culture as we serve members in your area! Position Summary: The part-time Care Manager (CM) Float acts as a temporary member of an interdisciplinary team (IDT), serving frail elders, adults with physical disabilities and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities who are members of Lakeland Care (LCI). The team’s goal is to support members of LCI in navigating health systems and utilizing resources to promote optimal health and wellness by providing high quality, person-centered, outcome-based care. The part-time CM Float provides care management in partnership with a part-time Registered Nurse Care Manager (RN CM) Float to LCI members. The part-time CM Float coordinates and designs provision of services and supports based on a comprehensive assessment of the member's identified outcomes and needs. This part-time CM Float is a job-sharing position. It will provide coverage for Care Managers during periods of extended leaves of absence, filling a time between the departure and hiring/training of a new employee, or any other reason deemed appropriate by the CM Supervisor/Program Manager. The part-time CM Float will be responsible for coordinating shadowing opportunities and warm hand offs as caseload transitions occur. This position will ideally carry a half caseload at a given time but may vary based on business need. The part-time CM Float position may be required to cover multiple service regions and be flexible with travel time. Responsibilities & Competencies: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the member's outcomes, needs and risks; and conduct a reassessment as the member’s outcomes and/or condition changes. Coordinate care and benefits to ensure a comprehensive support approach, as well as on-going access to federal and state programs. Monitor and evaluate the members’ outcome-based member-centered plans, considering cost and effectiveness in authorizing services and choosing providers. Coordinate and participate in home visits and care conferences involving the member, their supports and providers to assess and reassess long-term care needs and coordinate appropriate interventions. Implement risk mitigation strategies to promote the member’s health, safety and independence while respecting the member’s rights. Create and maintain member records as required by the Department of Health Services (DHS) contract and LCI policy. Participate in on-going training as required; maintain current knowledge to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, LCI policy and procedure and accepted professional standards. Strong time management skills to manage workload and caseload logistics. Ability to establish relationships across LCI with the assigned CM Supervisor, team and their support divisions during times of coverage. Maintain the confidentiality of member information and protected health information (PHI) as required by State and Federal regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. Requirements Certified Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin with a minimum of one (1) year experience working with at least one of the Family Care target populations, or A four-year bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree in Human Services or related field with one (1) year experience working with at least one of the family care populations, or A four-year bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree in any other area than Human Services with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with at least one of the Family Care target populations. Ability to be adaptable, prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment. Working knowledge of computers, computer programs, typing, and data entry. Ability to access members’ homes which are not required to comply with the ADA regulations. Ability to lift up to 25lbs. Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of adequate insurance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lakeland Care is a Wisconsin-based non-profit organization that focuses on creating a world we all want to live in. With long-standing roots as a managed care organization (MCO), we provide long-term care services through public and private care management to eligible elders and individuals with physical and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Additionally, we have branched out to provide organizational and professional development services to businesses within our communities. Our service offerings allow us to live our mission! Currently we serve members in 22 counties and have 10 offices throughout the Central to North East region of Wisconsin. Our Mission Empowering individuals. Strengthening communities. Inspiring futures. Our Vision To create a world we all want to live in. Our Core Values Kindness – We believe kindness is always possible and that no compassionate act is ever wasted. Inclusion – We believe that open hearts and open minds are the only path to a brighter future. Trust – We believe that honesty is still in style and that promises still have power. We are an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an organization that participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

The part-time Care Manager Float coordinates and designs the provision of services based on comprehensive assessments of members' needs. They also monitor and evaluate outcome-based plans while participating in home visits and care conferences.