Description

CARE MANAGER

Connecticut Community Care currently has several openings for Care Managers to join our growing organization. These positions are based in Connecticut and require travel to various locations.

CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY CARE

We are Connecticut’s premier care management organization and are dedicated to partnering with individuals, families, and supporters so that all people may remain independent and living at home.

CCC is a growing organization that is recognized and respected as one of the leading providers of care management services in Connecticut. CCC offers excellent benefits in a dynamic, and mission driven organization. 

YOUR ROLE

The Care Manager arranges for non-medical home care services and/or assessments as part of an overall case plan to maintain adults with physical and/or mental disabilities in the community. The Care Manager will provide these services for a family with a supervising relative who is temporarily incapacitated, unable to manage the household, or has a disability. 

Performs all duties in a manner that fosters the achievement of the organizations mission to identify choices and provide services to help people of all ages, abilities, and incomes to live at home. 

REQUIREMENTS

· Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance. 

· Willingness to travel regularly to nursing centers and/or client’s homes within designated Connecticut region. 

· Successful candidates are required to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, absent medical, religious, or pregnancy related accommodations and will be required to submit proof at time of hire.

YOUR EXPERTISE

· A Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health, social work, gerontology or fields related to care management (counseling, mental health, psychology, gerontology, sociology, RN (licensed in the State of CT), rehabilitation, public health, or human services.

· Minimum of two years’ experience in health care or human services (including but not limited to community, hospital, institution or behavioral health).

· Gerontological and disabled populations - Knowledge and understanding of psychological, human development, social, health, and economic factors influencing the attitudes and behavior of individuals and families. 

· Care Plan Development - Demonstrated skills in person-centered approach. Ability to establish and maintaining supportive relationships.

· Service Reimbursement and Cost of Care Options Planning - Ability to comprehend, evaluate and negotiate.

· Knowledge of community resources available to individuals and families; an ability to mobilize resources into a coordinated and comprehensive plan of care. 

· Familiarity with funding and financial sources; Title XVIII and XIX and provisions of the Older Americans’ Act, Medicaid, Medicare, managed Medicare, pooled trusts, recoupment, cost share and applied income. 

· Assessments - Experience in conducting comprehensive, systematic, person –centered assessments in community settings, homes, hospitals and nursing homes. *Not required for all positions.

· Strong advocacy and communication skills.

· Strong understanding of the philosophy and importance of person centeredness, self direction/self determination and independent living.

· Experience building rapport and relationships with individuals, families and community resources. 

· Experienced with interviewing, observation and analysis.

· Experience with computer programs, especially MS Office.

Have we described a role that you have been seeking, along with a set of skills you possess? If so, we’d like to hear from you immediately. 

Connecticut Community Care is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/H/V