Care Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Care Manager

Location : Auburn, NY

Earn : $26.00 - $27.00 / hour (Based on Education)

Share our commitment to helping children, youth, and families build strong / life-changing relations and avoid hospitalization or placement. Bring your experience, compassion, and energy to the team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families!

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style / texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the Program and Position :

Cayuga Centers is looking for an individual who is passionate about strengths-based, youth and family-centered work within the Children's Home Health Care Management team. Care Management services are designed to offer goal-directed support through a comprehensive, family-driven Plan of Care.

Our Care Managers assist in the coordination of services with children and families in the home and / or community and refer youth and families to programs that help address changes associated with behavioral and physical health needs. This program provides ample opportunities to expand your application and experience in assessment, evaluation, and coordination of services while supporting program growth within the agency and community.

This position will provide outreach and enrollment services to children presumed to meet eligibility requirements for New York State's Children's Health Home program within Cayuga County and surrounding counties. They will gather assessments and enter documentation that confirms eligibility and identifies areas requiring support services. The Care Manager will work with children, families, and service providers to create a comprehensive Plan of Care and identify additional service providers as necessary. The position will coordinate the continuing involvement of families and service providers in the execution of the plan.

How do you get to use your skills…..

Build a trusting relationship with the families in order to ensure the families have the support needed to be successful

Provide Health Home Care coordination services for children with low to high acuity needs, including up to two services per month, with at least one of those services being conducted face-to-face

Provide education to families and children concerning the nature and desired effects of services, along with information concerning conditions being treated

Document all case activity, including persistent outreach, consent development, conducting assessments, crisis supports, plan of care development, client progress, and transition arrangements

Administer CANS-NY assessment a minimum of 1x a year, updating as needed

Inventory and coordinate existing services relevant to the Plan of Care, identifying and securing additional services as appropriate

Convene and conduct yearly meetings to review progress, update POCs, and confirm continuing client eligibility

Assure responsible transition of client service into and out of Health Home care, between child and adult health homes, and between inpatient and community care as appropriate

Ability to travel to multiple surrounding counties to meet with clients and families

Helping families overcome barriers such as transportation

Assist families and children in the acquisition and maintenance of public benefits e.g., financial, educational, and social services

Schedule : Typically Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with flexibility to meet with youth and families at times that meet their needs. Rotating on-call schedule.

Education

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two years experience; or

Master's degree with a minimum of one year experience; or

Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years experience

Relevant experience in serving children and families in child welfare, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, primary health care, or social services

Experience coordinating and participating in team settings

Ability to deliver family-driven, youth-guided services

Vehicle and a valid NYS driver's license required

Physical Requirements :

Use of a personal vehicle for driving to and from appointments and activities as assigned

Word processing : Including responding to emails, and completing computerized documentation

Sitting for extended periods of time

Walking distances

Walking up and down stairs inside / outside as well as inside and outside of homes

Benefits :

• 120 hours of Vacation
• 10 Holidays, 24 hours of paid Personal Time, Medical Appointment Time
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supervision available for licensure
• Pet and Legal insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
• 401(k) match up to 6%
• Corporate Discounts Program
• Sick Leave Pool
• Identity Protection
• CEU and Tuition Reimbursement

Why Cayuga Centers?

In accordance with federal, state & local laws, we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.

Salary : $26 - $27