LVN Case manager or Social Worker Case Manager

Job Title: LTSS Service Care Manager- (LVN or Social Worker)

Duration: 6 months Contract

Location: looking for someone in the Weslaco, Mercedes, Harlingen area which is East Hidalgo County and West Cameron County.

Desired Start Date/ End Date: 3/3/2025 - 10/3/2025

Shift Type: 8am-5pm EST , Mon-Fri

Payrate: $26

Day to day responsibilities of this the role:

• SC will have 3 days of visits and 2 days of documentation weekly
• SC will have a caseload and work assigned tasks
• SC will complete H2060 assessment
• SC will fill put required forms for each assessment
• SC will make follow up calls
• Conduct in-home face to face member assessments and telephonic outreach
• Document assessments and contacts, develop and approve service plans, and ensure authorizations are completed
• Conduct follow-up contacts or in-person visits to determine if services meet member’s needs
• Assess member’s medical, safety and support service needs and coordinate the delivery of services
• Provide education related to member’s health condition and care
• Assist with modification and management of care plans under the direction of Registered Nurse in conjunction with member, medical consenter or caregiver, Department of Family and Protective Services caseworker and family, if applicable, as well as the managing physician
• Maintain case record documents and enter information in an automated system, establishing a record for each member receiving services
• Coordinate member care through collaboration with community outreach and member advocates, assigned service coordinators, and/or case managers
• Educate providers and community resources on program components and available support services
• Educate members to foster compliance with program and positively impact outcomes
• 75% travel required.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 1 Year Case Worker experience
• Working with the adult, blind and disabled community over the age of 21.
• Computer skills

Education Requirement:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse, Social Worker.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Health Services, Behavioral Science or related field, or equivalent experience. (Preferred)
• 2 years of experience in a managed care environment or working with people with disabilities and vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex conditions. (Preferred)