LTSS Service Care Manager

Position Purpose: Assists in developing, assessing, and coordinating holistic care management activities to enable quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes. May develop or assist with developing personalized service care plans/service plans for long-term care members and educates members and their families/caregivers on services and benefits available to meet member needs. Key Details: Service Area Includes Carroll, Guthrie, Audubon and Cass Counties in Iowa. Hybrid Role, Remote with in person visits to members 4 days per week. Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5PM. Evaluates the needs of the member, the resources available, and recommends and/or facilitates the plan for the best outcome Assists with developing ongoing long-term care plans/service plans and works to identify providers, specialist, and/or community resources needed for long-term care Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to members Provides resource support to members and their families/caregivers for various needs (e.g. employment, housing, participant direction, independent living, justice, foster care) based on service assessment and plans Monitors care plans/service plans, member status and outcomes, as appropriate, and provides recommendations to care plan/service plan based on identified member needs Interacts with long-term care healthcare providers and partners as appropriate to ensure member needs are met Collects, documents, and maintains long-term care member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators May perform home and/or other site visits to assess member’s needs and collaborate with healthcare providers and partners Provides and/or facilitates education to long-term care members and their families/caregivers on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, service options, referrals, and healthcare benefits Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective manner Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 – 4 years of related experience. For Iowa Only: Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with populations served; or RN with 6+ years of experience with population served. Experience: Experience interviewing and assessing member needs; Knowledge and experience regarding caseload management and casework practices; Knowledge regarding determining eligibility for DHSS programs; Knowledge regarding Federal and State law as it applies to DHSS programs; The ability to effectively solve problems and locate community resources; The ability to collaborate with caregivers, involved State agency representatives and providers; Good interpersonal skills; Ability to practice Cultural…