Hybrid Case Manager

at CareStar

• Job title: Case Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dekalb County, United States

About the role

• Case Manager role focused on care management for the elderly in Indiana. Join CareStar's mission-driven team to support healthy, independent living.

Responsibilities

• Approves funds for utilization of available services, while meeting all qualifications and standards as specified by the program; develops annual cost budgets
• Remains current, through continuing education and utilizes knowledge base of Medicare, Medicaid, insurance and state-administered waivers as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Functions as the team leader in the development and implementation of the consumer’s care plan, including the authorization of the amount, scope and duration of services
• Completes home visits and/or appropriate contacts and monitors services, in compliance with CareStar Case Management and assessment expectations and the rules specified in the assigned program
• Understands, complies with and makes individual-centered decisions based on all required areas of specific programs that apply to case management services

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Gerontology or Nursing or one year of direct service experience with the elderly or persons with disabilities
• Experience in completing assessments, service plan development and monitoring
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedule to meet needs of families including reliable transportation, valid driver's license and car insurance as required by state law, and the ability to travel
• Adheres to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities
• Understands and complies with CareStar Policies and Procedures
• Maintains confidentiality as related to patient information
• Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense
• Follows the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid time off + 10 paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become a part-owner in the company
• Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on improving lives