RN, LSW, LISW, Care Manager Akron

The Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager or Licensed Social Worker (LSW/LISW) Care Manager works collaboratively as part of a care management team to onboard new families onto service and provide ongoing support to caregivers. This role is responsible for assessing consumer and caregiver needs evaluating eligibility for service and guiding prospective families through an efficient activation of services. The Nurse or Social Worker establishes a person-centric plan of care completes an orientation to Careforths digital communication platform and conducts regularly scheduled home visits. For an assigned caseload this position coaches advocates and educates caregivers to assist with the daily health and well-being of their care recipients in Akron and surrounding cities such as Tallmadge Mogadore Uniontown Hartville Norton Barberton and Fairlawn.

Manages the enrollment process of prospective families and educates them on qualifications as it relates to the consumer caregiver and home; assesses consumer and caregiver eligibility for services
Helps guide consumers with applications for Medicaid waiver programs and other state benefits
Conducts initial in-person clinical assessments and coordinates service activation ensuring that all required forms and standard procedures are followed
Assists with orientation training for each caregiver to facilitate a proper onboarding to Careforths HIPAA secure technology platform; ensures caregiver understands how to successfully submit electronic daily communications
Works collaboratively to develop each members plan of care and review on an ongoing basis
Provide ongoing coaching to drive effective utilization of established best practices encourage caregiver education and connect families to community resources
Reviews the caregiver notes daily and appropriately addresses changes in the consumers condition or environment
Completes documentation corresponding with each on-site visit or encounter
Monitors the health status of all members to ensure that all needs and programmatic requirements are properly delivered (i.e. incident management)
Collaborates and communicates regularly with clinical team agency and support services primary care physician and other medical providers to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of consumer services
Ensures continuous compliance with all regulatory and accreditation agency standards as well as company policies and procedures
Plans and implements discharges and transitions from the program
Perform other duties as assigned

Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) License and/or be a Licensed Social Worker (LSW/LISW) in the state of Ohio
Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience in direct care of elders or adults with disabilities
Ability and flexibility to travel (usually by car) within assigned geographic area; valid drivers license and car insurance required
Experience in case management care planning and assessment for cases including but not limited to eldercare people with disabilities and other complex medical needs in a health care setting
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment meeting department goals and KPIs
Ability to influence and be self-motivated with a results-driven approach
Tech savvy with the ability to teach others; proficient in common software and web-based applications (e.g. Case Management Systems MS Office)
Additional state-specific qualifications may be required

At Careforth your well-being matters. With flexible schedules a remote-first culture and a nationally recognized wellness program our benefits are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. Discover how we invest in you: pay range for this position is $68700 - $84200. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience knowledge skills qualifications and geographic location.

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