The Early Intervention Care Manager conducts assessments and creates a care plan with support of a care team to assure the patient receives quality services to maintain optimum healthcare needs. The primary goal of a Care Manager is to aid in the maintenance of the individual’s healthcare and social needs by advocating on their behalf, assist in scheduling and time management and linking the patient to services. The Care Manager will also oversee the patients Early Intervention services.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct assessments, evaluate needs, establish and maintain care plans and maintain referrals to services for enrollees.
• Assures supports are in place inclusive of peer and family contacts.
• Collaborate with all service providers and establish a team communication plan.
• Monitor goals on a continuing basis and assure team communication
• Consult with family members and social supports to maintain support consistency.
• Advocate for additional services and link as appropriate.
• Ensure maintenance of linkages.
• Maintains current care management documentation and information regarding care management activities within the required health IT system(s).
• Ensure compliance to all government and agency regulations/policies.
• Adhere to required program and internal deadlines.
• Review Individualized Service Plan for Early Intervention on a bi-annual basis
• Search for therapists to be assigned to patient as outlined in IFSP
• Complete assessments and documentation as required by Early Intervention progam
• Maintain contact with EIOD and therapists
• Ensure billing requirements are met per Health Home and Agency Policies

Position Requirements:

· Successful clearance through a required background check, Medicaid Staff Exclusion List, and Child Abuse Registry

· Applicable Department of Health trainings/requirements

· Applicable vendor and other government trainings/requirements

Education & Experience:

· Bachelors Degree in psychology, sociology, human services or related field. Associates Degree and related work experience considered.

· 1-2 years experience in providing Care Management Services or related experience.

· Basic computer skills (Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel)

· Travel is required, must have a valid drivers license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Latham, NY 12110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person