Specialized Care Manager
On-siteBristol, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive, systematic, person-centered assessments with individuals and their families to discover needs and screen waiver systems. Discuss current situations, self-direction options, and caregiver needs to identify goals, strengths, and values. Use motivational interviewing techniques to develop cost-effective care plans and explain DSS guidelines, eligibility, and service options. Collaborate with cross-agency teams, DSS Central Office, and housing staff to access identified supports, assist with applications, and advocate for barrier removal. Ensure smooth transitions from Specialized Care Manager to waiver care planning staff while piloting new assessment tools.
Required Qualifications
- BA Degree
- minimum 2yrs of direct Case Management experience
- Bachelor's degree in administration, social work, nursing, public health, psychology, counseling or gerontology or related field
- A Bachelor's degree in nursing, health, social work, gerontology or a related field may be substituted for one year of experience
- minimum of two years experience in health care or human services (including but not limited to community, hospital, institution or behavioral health)
- Reliable transportation
- valid driver's license
- current automobile insurance
- Bending 5%
- Climbing (e.g. stairs) 5%
- Keyboarding 60%
- Kneeling 5%
- Lifting (indicate maximum weight to be lifted) 30 lbs.
- Reaching 5%
- Sitting 55%
- Standing 20%
- Using Telephone 60%
- Walking 20%
Desired Qualifications
- Work experience with older adults and/or people with disabilities preferred
- Bachelor's degree in fields related to care management preferred (social work, counseling, nursing, mental health, psychology, gerontology, sociology, RN (licensed in the State of CT), rehabilitation, public health, or human services)
- Experience in conducting comprehensive, systematic, person-centered assessments in community settings, homes, hospitals and nursing homes
- Strong advocacy and communication skills
- Knowledge of chronic conditions and management strategies
- Strong understanding of the philosophy and importance of person centeredness, self-direction/self-determination and independent living
- Knowledgeable of financial aspects such as Medicaid, Medicare, managed Medicare and pooled trusts
- Understanding of Connecticut Medicaid waivers system and other appropriate programs, with a solid knowledge of community resources
- Experience in building rapport and relationships with individuals, families and community resources using motivational interviewing techniques
- Understands and practices risk assessment and risk mitigation
- Experience with interviewing, observation and analysis
- On occasion may need to work non-traditional/flexible hours
- May travel throughout the state
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