Remote Case Manager - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Meridian Services is a trusted provider of care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, the elderly, and their families. Our Case Management Department supports approximately 2,500 elderly individuals, 1,500 people with mental health diagnoses, and more than 1,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities across the entire state of Minnesota. We strive to provide services of the finest quality so that those we serve will be able to realize their dreams!

Company Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
• Paid Time Off including 16 hours of Paid Volunteer Time
• 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
• Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance offered
• Childcare at Corporate Office for Employees
• Pet-Friendly Corporate Offices
• Fun events including: Annual Company Picnic, Wednesday Snack Days at Corporate Office, Annual Summer Bags Tournament, Department Kickball Game, and more!
• MERSC Discounts at MN Events and Businesses
• Case Managers attend MSSA Conference annually
• CEU's and Monthly Lunch-and-Learn Trainings
• LSW Supervision for Licensed Social Workers is provided weekly and for free!
• Master’s level supervision is provided for a small fee

Job Title: REMOTE Case Manager / Social Worker
Location: This is a Remote position located in Minnesota. Applicants must reside in MN due to travel required. Travel throughout the Twin Cities is required for meetings and visits with persons served. Based on caseload, travel throughout other parts of Minnesota may be required.
Schedule: Monday-Friday typical daytime business hours. Work from home eligible after 6 months of employment.

Job Summary:
As a Case Manager/Social Worker, you will be working on finding resources and services for persons (clients) that best fit their needs and situations. At Meridian Services, each Case Manager is an advocate for persons with disabilities/elderly and helps to make a difference in their lives. Our Case Managers will carry caseloads that consist of persons with intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, CADI (mental health) diagnoses, and elderly/alternative care.

Essential Job Duties:

• Visits with persons on the caseload and attending team meetings
• Completing or attend meetings on needs assessment; individual service plan development (CSSP)
• Assisting with planning for new service development
• Locating residential, vocational, and other needed services depending on each person’s needs
• Monitoring service delivery and ensuring the health and safety needs of each person are being met.
• Completion of referrals and crisis intervention as needed
• Developing waiver budgets
• Completing case notes
• Acting as an advocate for people we provide services to

Required Qualifications:

• Be licensed as a Social Worker (Bachelor of Social Work required for licensure) or licensed as a Graduate Social Worker (Master’s in Social Work required for licensure) as stated by the Minnesota Board of Social Work or have a 4-year degree in Human Services, Psychology or Sociology, or related fields.
• Experience working within the social services field
• Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
• Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of community resources and providers
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office
• Great organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Medical Assistance, Medicare, and MN Health care programs

Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who meet the educational requirements for this position and who are passionate about supporting others are encouraged to apply!