What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Case Management position at Home of the Innocents?
Join Home of the Innocents, a non-profit dedicated to supporting children and families in our community. Our mission is to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. As one of only two certified Sanctuary Organizations in Kentucky, we prioritize safety and recovery through trauma-informed practices. Our leadership is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and values-led workforce.
If you're passionate about making a difference for children, families, and our community, we invite you to apply!
Position: Director of Case Management
A Day in the Life:
The Director of Case Management directs and oversees trauma-informed case management for residents of the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center. Under the direction of the Vice President of Nursing, you’ll lead a team of case management professionals, ensuring residents achieve their highest emotional and psychosocial well-being. You will collaborate with physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and internal and external stakeholders to support smooth transitions during admission, care, and discharge processes.
What You'll Do:
If you're passionate about making a difference for children, families, and our community, we invite you to apply!
Position: Director of Case Management
A Day in the Life:
The Director of Case Management directs and oversees trauma-informed case management for residents of the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center. Under the direction of the Vice President of Nursing, you’ll lead a team of case management professionals, ensuring residents achieve their highest emotional and psychosocial well-being. You will collaborate with physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and internal and external stakeholders to support smooth transitions during admission, care, and discharge processes.
What You'll Do:
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of RN Case Managers, Nurse Navigators, and Social Services Resource Coordinators.
- Oversee medically related case management services, ensuring proper resource and census utilization.
- Collaborate with leadership and physicians to assess prospective residents for admission based on facility eligibility criteria.
- Direct the management of medical records to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
- Oversee resource utilization and maintain residents' financial eligibility, collaborating with other departments to meet fiscal targets.
- Participate in regulatory inspections and develop plans of correction when necessary.
- Provide case management to support residents and their families in resolving psychosocial and emotional challenges.
- Manage financial resources for residents and serve as a representative payee when needed.
- Build and maintain relationships with referral sources and external providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Lead with trauma-informed values, promoting a culture of inclusion, respect, and non-violence for all stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with long-term care regulations and maintain professional licensure through continuing education.
- Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Unencumbered and current Commonwealth of Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience in acute or long-term care.
- Current CPR/Basic Life Support certification (training provided).
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Preferred:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Experience in case management or long-term care regulations.
- Full Healthcare and Benefits package
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Retirement Fund Investment opportunity
- Training and certification opportunities
- Continued education programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Forgiveness opportunity through Public Service Loan Forgiveness*
- Sanctuary Certified Organization
- Program provided by U.S. Department of Education.
