Care Manager I

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life. With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission. The Care Manager I (CMI) provides case management services for Community Living Fund (CLF) clients who are older adults and adults with disabilities, ages 18+. The CMI is responsible for the assessment of clients with multiple medical and psychosocial needs, and also plans for and monitors services and interventions ensuring provision of quality care. RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts comprehensive assessments and on-going re-assessments of the client and including psychosocial, physical and mental health, environmental and spiritual needs. Writes comprehensive assessments.  Based on assessment information with the client develops and initiates the Community Living Plan, which is client-centered, comprehensive and consistent with program guidelines and policies and procedures. Conducts home visits, acute hospital & skilled nursing facility visits, as well as escorts clients to medical and other appointments as clinically indicated. Identifies arranges for and monitors appropriate community services based a good knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other entitlement programs. Establishes and maintains a care management relationship with clients and their significant others as appropriate, offering respect, dignity and support. Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, problem solving and therapeutic interventions. Meets with clients at least monthly, and more often as clinically indicated.  Reviews and modifies their care plan on an ongoing basis. Documents via progress notes all case management activity regarding identified problems within 24-48 hours, adding any new problems to the care plan, as needed. Maintains required paperwork and follows a clear, concise, and consistent system of charting to allow for continuity of care. Ongoing evaluation for client Purchase of Service needs and follow-up to determine if services have been provided in a timely manner. Educates clients and significant others about resources. Establishes and maintains open and effective communication with community providers, including physicians and other health care and social service workers.  Provides appropriate information on all significant aspects of individual client care and program operations, while maintaining necessary confidentiality. Monitors the quantity and quality of the services provided by other involved providers. Working closely with the team,…