Care Manager - Watertown, NY

About Us: Live the Life YOU Want to Live Telecommuting Opportunity
LIFEPlan CCO NY, LLC. empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families to lead happy, healthy and meaningful lives through choice, inclusion and participation. LIFEPlan supports the members we serve to dream, plan and achieve their goals, and to “Live the Life They Want to Live.” In turn, we offer a competitive compensation package, generous benefits and paid-time off, comprehensive on-going training, promotion opportunities and a work culture that values commitment, excellence, work life balance, teamwork, respect and dignity to support our staff to live their best lives.
Position Overview:
LIFEPlan Care Managers are passionate about providing high-quality services to a caseload of members with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a person-centered planning process. As a Care Manager you will work with members, parents and families, as well as medical and behavioral health, vocational and community specialists to coordinate the creation of an individualized Life Plan that includes all of the supports and services needed members to achieve their dreams. The Care Manager will coordinate, monitor, assess, and work with the person and the support team to integrate supports and services.

• Position Responsibilities:

• Use strong advocacy and communication skills to ensure members are always at the center of determining their desired outcomes; promote self-advocacy and member’s civil rights.
• Ensure caseload files and health electronic records are compliant, and all documentation and service standards are met, including the completion of activity notes and Life Plans
• Utilize technology skills and your ability to learn new software to work primarily from your remote office as you focus on outreach and coordinating member services
• Utilize time management and prioritization skills to achieve multiple member outcomes
• Apply empathy, cultural sensitivity, sound judgment and strong attention to detail as you support members and families

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, (preferably in a Health and Human Services field) and at least two years of relevant work experience, OR experience as a Licensed Registered Nurse with two years of experience, OR a Master’s degree (preferably in a Health and Human Services field) with one year of relevant experience
• Preferably a strong working knowledge of local community resources
• Moderate to excellent technological skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and the demonstrated ability to learn, access and navigate web-based systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to actively listen to other points of view, work well with diverse populations and treat all people with respect and dignity
• The ability to thrive in a tele-commuting culture where you will primarily be working from your remote office and will be capable of prioritizing your work and structuring your time appropriately
• A comfort level with having teleconference meetings with your supervisor, teams, members and parents, and learning through online training systems and webinars
• A valid Driver’s License and the ability toto meet with members and attend meetings in the community as needed (Note: face-to-face visits, supervision and provider meetings are all taking place via tele-conference during the Pandemic except for emergencies.)
• Reside in NY state, or a contiguous state
• Must be able to meet members in their homes, which may not be ADA compliant.

How LIFEPlan Supports YOU

• You will receive a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and have access to multiple developmental opportunities
• You will have three medical insurance options, including HRA and FSA accounts, two dental plan options as well as vision insurance
• You will have the ability to participate in 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
• You will be entitled to company-paid Group Life Insurance equal to 1 year of your base salary with a minimum of $50,000 coverage, and Long-Term Disability Insurance and you will have the opportunity to purchase enhanced Short-Term Disability insurance
• You will be eligible for tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program services
• You will work in a flexible tele-commuting environment where you will receive mileage reimbursement from your remote work site to and from HUB/Office locations, home visits, and provider meetings
• You will be provided with a LIFEPlan i-Phone and Chromebook and training and supports to use that equipment

If you believe this opportunity describes you, please apply immediately.
LIFEPlan CCO NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Females/Persons with Disabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Care Management: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50,000