What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Sevita?
Case Manager
The Case Manager meets and works with individuals to gather information; assess each individual's needs; assess the plan and cost of care; and identify and implement services to meet an individual's needs.
- Provide case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and monitoring of families.
- Gather social history to assess family strengths and weaknesses, and to assess existing problems.
- Conduct home visits as required and onsite services at assigned program(s), and accompany (for appointments or other approved travel) individuals we serve on an as needed basis.
- Coordinate care with hospitals, outpatient physician offices, insurance companies/funders, outreach workers, health educators, nutritionists, and other service provides to coordinate care as needed, and to prevent service duplication and to ensure the consumer receives high-quality care.
- Identify and procure group services appropriate for the individual to maximize the ability to live outside of an institution.
- Plan and assist in obtaining services from third-party service providers.
- Develop a plan of care for each individual to include services such as advocacy/case management, independent living skills, training, peer support, physical therapy, cognitive therapy, etc.
- Generate and maintain quality daily and monthly case management documentation.
- Monitor the delivery of services in coordination with the individual and third-party service providers.
- Assist individuals with related matters including eligibility for benefits through Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and private insurance.
- Maintain up-to-date case records with the status of case activity, including progress notes on all contacts.
- Serves as part of the program's on-call rotation service
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent in education and experience required.
- Minimum of 1 year of related work experience and knowledge of case management.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets insurability requirements as defined by the company.
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification as required by state/program.
- Knowledge of case management.
- Exceptional people skills with an ability to establish rapport quickly with others.
- Demonstrated abilities to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, individuals served, families, and the general public.
- A demonstrated work ethic with an ability to multitask and juggle changing priorities.
- Ability to handle crisis situations with minimal supervision.
- Ability to analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to work with metrics, analyze data, Excel abilities.
Why Join Us?
- Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Rewarding, complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
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Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
