Care Manager

Description

To be a Care Manager at LIFEPlan is an amazing career…But…It's not for everyone.

If you are a person who loves a fast-paced environment, is passionate about others and who would find satisfaction in helping members achieve their best life…. then this job is for you…. submit your resume and start making an impact by:

• Providing strong advocacy to ensure members are at the center of determining their desired life goals.

• Applying empathy, cultural sensitivity, and sound judgment to support members and families.
• Ensuring service standards and compliance are met regarding caseload files and health electronic records, including timely completion of activity notes and Life Plans.
• Ensuring required OPWDD documentation is complete for member service eligibility.
• Complying with all standards of conduct and confidentiality as determined by LIFEPlan’s Corporate Compliance Regulations, OPWDD, DOH, the Justice Center, and HIPAA.
• Demonstrating ownership and accountability for your work while delivering outstanding results for members.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A bachelor’s degree, (preferably in a Health and Human Services field) and at least (2) two years of relevant work experience or a master’s degree with (1) one-year relevant work experience. OR
• Experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse with (2) two years of experience.
• Preferably a strong working knowledge of local community resources.
• Strong technological skills with ability to learn, access and navigate web-based systems.
• Excellent organization, and planning skills to prioritize your work and time appropriately.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to actively listen to other points of view, work well in diverse populations and treat others with respect and dignity.
• The ability to tele-commute, working primarily from your home office, as well as conducting face-to-face meetings with members and families, at their homes, (which may not be ADA compliant), in the office or in a community setting.
• A valid Driver’s License from New York, or a contiguous state (i.e., Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Vermont) to attend meetings in person in the community and in the office as needed.
• To reside in New York state, or a contiguous state (i.e., Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Vermont)

As an employee, LIFEPlan will support you with:

• A collaborative work environment, competitive salary, generous paid time off, and developmental opportunities.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 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.
• Company-paid Group Life insurance equal to 1 year of your base salary with a minimum of $50,000 coverage, Long-Term Disability insurance and an option to purchase enhanced Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A flexible tele-commuting schedule to include mileage reimbursement when traveling for work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with two years of relevant experience, or a license as a Registered Nurse with two years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with one year of relevant experience. 

• Degrees in the field of Health and Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or related fields are preferred. Work with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, case management, or in the Mental Health or Substance Abuse field, or related experience preferred.

• Must be able to meet members in their homes or other community locations of their choosing.

• Travel to off-site location required. The incumbent must be comfortable driving or using various forms of public transportation to each destination.

• Must reside in New York State, or a contiguous state and the residence must be within 100 miles to the assigned office Hub.

• Proof of a valid driver’s license for standard personal vehicles will be required at the time of hire.

• Proof of valid auto insurance for standard personal vehicles will be required at the time of hire.

• Absolute sense of integrity and personal commitment to serving people with I/DD and their families. 

• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills. 

• Ability to work autonomously.  

• Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and ability to work in a team environment.  

• Absolute sense of integrity and personal commitment to serving people with I/DD and their families.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Ability to climb stairs – Please note that not all member meetings will be held in locations that are ADA compliant.

• Ability to travel in a vehicle or use public transportation for more than one hour.

This is not a remote position.  This is a flexible work environment position with a blend of work from home, field work, and regional travel as well as in office expectations.

Whether working from an approved office site, one’s home, or another remote location, each employee is required to follow minimum privacy standards when working in the flexible work environment:

• Employee has access to a password secured WiFi connection and/or ACA/NY Mobile Hotspot.

• Employee is able to secure any printed materials containing individual or employee personal and/or health information, so as no one else in the household will be able to access it.

• Employee is able to conduct phone and video calls in a private area where the conversation cannot be overheard, and their screen is not visible to others.

• Employee is able to conduct their work in a location where personal and health information on a monitor is not visible to others.

Most of the working hours will be Monday-Friday; expected to be flexible with work hours.  Certain deadlines and unexpected developments may require work hours during evening and weekends, as well as hours that exceed the standard number of hours.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinet, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel to off-site locations is required; therefore, the incumbent must be comfortable driving or using various forms of public transportation to reach destinations.

AAP/EEOC

LIFEPlan provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organization complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and all other legally protected classifications.

Salary : $50,000