Job Title: Case Manager

Schedule:

· Full-Time Monday-Friday (Hourly)

Pay Range: Starting at $50,000 based on experience

Position Summary:

Coordinates the integration of Case Management/Social Services functions for clients participating in a waiver program in Kentucky. The Case Manager is responsible for leading a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates available services on an ongoing basis to meet the client's healthcare needs. Acts as a client advocate, and performs staff education related to resource utilization and discharge planning.

Qualifications:

· One year of Management experience preferred or demonstrated ability to lead and supervise other

· Desire to work with seniors, other adults with special needs, and their families

· Current valid in-state driver’s license

· At least 25 years of age if responsible for transportation functions

· Satisfactory references, drug screen, criminal background check, and sanction check

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for performing case management functions for Kentucky Waiver programs.

· Responsible for identifying the needs of the client and ensuring the needs are met

· Educate the client and/or client representative regarding the case management process, personal rights, risks and responsibilities, and available resources

· Lead the person-centered service planning team and take charge of coordinating and monitoring services through team meetings with all service providers and participants of the client’s person-centered service plan

· Assess the quality of services, safety of services, and cost-effectiveness of services being provided to the client to ensure the success and efficiency of person-centered care plan

· Review and coordinate the client’s eligibility for Kentucky Medicaid Waiver

· Ensure accurate updating of the client’s status in the Medicaid Waiver Management application (MWMA) including (but not limited to): termination from the program, admission to the hospital or skilled nursing facility, transferred to an alternate waiver program, or relocation of residence

· Complete all appropriate Medicaid Waiver forms and documentation and submit through the Medicaid Waiver Management Application (MWMA)

· Ensure client and/or client representative is provided information about participant direct services at the time of the initial person-centered care plan, at least annually thereafter, and upon inquiry from the client or client representative

· Complete all case notes in MWMA

· Advocate on behalf of the client and family with appropriate community resources

· Monthly home visits/phone calls to monitor service delivery and progress toward member’s goals

· Work closely with traditional provider agencies and, local Department for Community-Based Services. Department for Aging and Independent Living, and Department for Medicaid Services

· Provide conflict-free case management and ensure completion of exemption, as applicable

Education and Experience:

License Requirements

A Bachelor's in a health and human service field and or at least (1) year experience in a health and human service field or the educational equivalent in the field of aging or disabilities to be a Kentucky Licenses registered nurse with at least (2) years of experience in the field of aging or disability or a master’s degree in health or human services field

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Older adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Louisville, KY 40207