LTSS Service Care Manager

Holistic Care Management PositionAssists in developing, assessing, and coordinating holistic care management activities to enable quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes. May develop or assist with developing personalized service care plans/service plans for long-term care members and educates members and their families/caregivers on services and benefits available to meet member needs.This is a field-based position, and applicants must reside in Sedgwick, Sumner, or Harvey County, Kansas. The ideal candidate should have case management experience, be computer savvy, and be proficient in Microsoft applications. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, along with excellent attention to detail, assessment skills, organizational and management skills, and effective time management. The ideal candidate should also be a self-starter who can work independently, take initiative, and manage responsibilities effectively. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.Evaluates the needs of the member, the resources available, and recommends and/or facilitates the plan for the best outcomeAssists with developing ongoing long-term care plans/service plans and works to identify providers, specialist, and/or community resources needed for long-term careCoordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to membersProvides resource support to members and their families/caregivers for various needs (e.g. employment, housing, participant direction, independent living, justice, foster care) based on service assessment and plansMonitors care plans/service plans, member status and outcomes, as appropriate, and provides recommendations to care plan/service plan based on identified member needsInteracts with long-term care healthcare providers and partners as appropriate to ensure member needs are metCollects, documents, and maintains long-term care member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulatorsMay perform home and/or other site visits to assess member's needs and collaborate with healthcare providers and partnersProvides and/or facilitates education to long-term care members and their families/caregivers on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, service options, referrals, and healthcare benefitsProvides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long-term care members in a cost-effective mannerPerforms other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 – 4 years of related experience.orIndividuals with a Bachelor's degree in health, human, social work or education services with one or more years of qualifying experience; or a high school degree or equivalent and three years of qualifying experience with case management of the aged, including management of behavioral health conditions, or persons with physical or developmental disabilities, or HIV/AIDS population. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.Pay Range: $27.02 - $48.55 per hourAt Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You'll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective.Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act