Care Manager- Oneonta Hub

About Us: Live the Life YOU Want to Live Telecommuting Opportunity

LIFEPlan CCO NY, LLC. empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families to lead happy, healthy and meaningful lives through choice, inclusion and participation. LIFEPlan supports the members we serve to dream, plan and achieve their goals, and to Live the Life They Want to Live. In turn, we offer a competitive compensation package, generous benefits and paid-time off, comprehensive on-going training, promotion opportunities and a work culture that values commitment, excellence, work life balance, teamwork, respect and dignity to support our staff to live their best lives.

Position Overview:

LIFEPlan Care Managers are passionate about providing high-quality services to a caseload of members with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a person-centered planning process. As a Care Manager you will work with members, parents and families, as well as medical and behavioral health, vocational and community specialists to coordinate the creation of an individualized Life Plan that includes all of the supports and services needed members to achieve their dreams. The Care Manager will coordinate, monitor, assess, and work with the person and the support team to integrate supports and services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Use strong advocacy and communication skills to ensure members are always at the center of determining their desired outcomes; promote self-advocacy and members civil rights.
• Ensure caseload files and health electronic records are compliant, and all documentation and service standards are met, including the completion of activity notes and Life Plans
• Utilize technology skills and your ability to learn new software to focus on outreach and coordinating member services
• Utilize time management and prioritization skills to achieve multiple member outcomes
• Apply empathy, cultural sensitivity, sound judgment and strong attention to detail as you support members and families

How LIFEPlan Supports YOU

You will receive a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and have access to multiple developmental opportunities

You will have three medical insurance options, including HRA and FSA accounts, two dental plan options as well as vision insurance

You will have the ability to participate in a 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 100% match on the 1st 3% deferred, and 50% on the next 2% after one year of employment

You will be entitled to company-paid Group Life Insurance equal to 1 year of your base salary with a minimum of $50,000 coverage, and Long-Term Disability Insurance and you will have the opportunity to purchase enhanced Short-Term Disability insurance

You will be eligible for tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program services

You will work in a flexible tele-commuting environment where you will receive mileage reimbursement from your home to and from HUB/Office locations, home visits, and provider meetings

You will be provided with a LIFEPlan i-Phone, laptop, additional monitor and training and supports to use that equipment

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, (preferably in a Health and Human Services field) and at least two years of relevant work experience, OR experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse with two years of experience, OR a Master’s degree (preferably in a Health and Human Services field) with one year of relevant experience
• Preferably a strong working knowledge of local community resources
• Moderate to excellent technological skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and the demonstrated ability to learn, access and navigate web-based systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to actively listen to other points of view, work well with diverse populations and treat all people with respect and dignity
• The ability to thrive in a tele-commuting culture where you will primarily be working from your home office but will be expected to meet in person, face-to-face with members and parents
• Capable of prioritizing your work and structuring your time appropriately
• A comfort level with having in person face-to-face meetings as well as teleconference meetings with your supervisor, teams, members and parents, and learning through online training systems and webinars
• A valid Driver’s License and the ability to meet with members and attend meetings in person in the community and in the office as needed.
• Reside in NY state, or a contiguous state
• Must be able to meet members in their homes, which may not be ADA compliant.

LIFEPlan CCO NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Females/Persons with Disabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Were any of your positions part Time? If so please indicate which ones.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Care Management: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50,000