LTSS Service Care Coordinator

Care Management CoordinatorPosition Purpose: Assists 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.Key Details: This role serves community-based members with aging and physical disability waivers. It is a hybrid-remote role with 75% travel into member homes. Preference will be given to applicants with past case management, advocacy or home visits/community travel experience who reside in the following south and southwest suburbs of Chicago: 60406, 60482, 60609, 60620, 60621, 60629, 60632, 60636, 60638, 60643, 60652, 60655, 60803, 60805, 60808 [nearby cities include: Blue Island, Worth, New City, Back of the Yards, Bridgeport (partially), Auburn Gresham, Englewood, Chicago Lawn / West Lawn, Gage Park, Archer Heights, West Englewood, Clearing, Garfield Ridge (near Midway Airport), Beverly, Morgan Park, Washington Heights, Ashburn, West Lawn, Mount Greenwood (far Southwest Side), Alsip, Evergreen Park, Calumet City]. The initial training schedule is Monday through Friday, 8-5 pm CT and the following main schedule will be 8-4:30 pm CT with 30 minute lunch.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 on-site visits to assess member's needs and collaborates with providers or resources, as appropriateProvides 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 assignedComplies with all policies and standardsEducation/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience. For Illinois Plan Only: In addition to the requirements above the employee working on Physically Disabled/Elderly Candidate must meet one of the 3 following criteria: 1. RN licensed in Illinois. 2. Bachelor or Master's Degree prepared in human services related field. 3. LPN with one (1) year experience in conducting comprehensive assessments and provision of formal service for the elderlyPay Range: $22.94 - $38.79 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. It's work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.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