Care Manager - TruCare Connections : Job Details

Position Title: Care Manager - Full TimeHR Use Only:Date Issued: 8/17/2023Date Revised: 09/12/2024FLSA Status: NON-ExemptReports To: Program DirectorCompany: TruCare Connections, Inc.Location: Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Utica, NYDepartment: Health HomesJob Type: Full-TimeHourly Rate: $23.02 - $24.75Summary of Position. The Care Manager's primary function is to work in partnership with individuals with I/DD to coordinate care and services needed to assist individuals achieve optimal health, wellness, and life goals. The Care Manager is responsible to provide Health Home services including comprehensive care management, care coordination, and health promotion, comprehensive transitional care, individual and family support, referral to community and social support services, and use of Health Information Technology to link services. Care Managers will provide all services with a person-centered approach and that aligns with NYS OPWDD Valued Outcomes. If selected for this position, you will be responsible for:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments
• Assess and address health and safety issues
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
• Develop and maintain a person-centered Care Plan.
• Monitor and facilitate implementation of and provide updates as needed to the Care Plan.
• Incorporate health promotion
• Coordinate and ensure access to chronic disease management
• Facilitate referrals to clinical and community resources
• Coordinate and provide access to long-term care supports and services
• Engage families and natural supports in the care coordination process
• Ensure all individuals and families receive services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate
• Advocate on behalf of the individual
• Promote self-advocacy and the ability to self-direct
• Use Health Information Technology for documentation, to link services, and facilitate communication among care coordination team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience OR
• Combination of education and experience

To be considered for this position, you must be or have the following skills or experience:

• Ability to act quickly, assess and act accordingly in crisis situations
• Basic technology skills and understanding of health records
• Knowledge of ethical and professional responsibilities and boundaries
• Demonstrate professional work habits including dependability, time management, independence, and responsibility
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Multi-lingual (Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, Burmese, Karen, Somali, etc.) candidates are preferred

Benefits: Available immediately upon hire/After 90 days