Case Manager

Details of the offer

Hybrid/Remote Position, Location can be flexible; Flexible schedule
*Out of town travel 1-2 times per month
$19-23/hr DOE
Case Managers work with people with disabilities and the elderly to receive support and services to live in their homes and be active members of their communities. Case Managers monitor, coordinate, and evaluate participants' plans of care; advocate for participants with disabilities and the elderly, and ensure participants' safety and well-being during services while complying with Medicaid and Wyoming Department of Health rules and regulations. Assist participants and their families with the application and eligibility process. Case Managers will adhere to Align Services values.
Job ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary contact for guardians, families, and providers of participants on your caseload; return any communication messages by the next business dayCommunicate and collaborate with parents, guardians, providers, and others in the participants' circle of support to ensure participants' wants and needs are being metSolve problems effectively and facilitate problem solving with the participants' teamMonitor participants' progress toward goals; modify and implement new goals as neededMaintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of participants' services according to state and Medicaid rules and regulations; submit reports within required timeframesDevelop a plan of care for each assigned participant on the Developmental Disabilities Waiver and the Community Choice waiver, detailing the type of support needed in each area of their livesMonitor participants' services to ensure their plan of care is being followed by providersLead team meetings to monitor services and address unmet needs or concernsProvide targeted case management services for participants on the Developmental Disabilities Waiver waitlist and assist them in navigating the application and eligibility processMonitor providers' documentation and billing information to ensure adherence to Medicaid rules and regulationsManage Individual Budgeted Amounts (IBAs) of participants for support services, in amounts upwards of $200,000 per yearResearch and connect participants with community resources (i.e. various therapies, Food Stamps, Housing Assistance, Employment Support, etc)Monitor participants' overall health and medical care, ensuring follow up is completed as neededOther tasks as assigned by supervisors, the Department of Health, CMS.Required SkillsEffective and professional communication skills – written and verbalKnowledge of basic computer software (MS office, Adobe, etc.) and standard office equipment (printer, scanner, copier)Detail-orientedMust be able to follow instructions, take initiative, be able to organize and prioritize tasksEffective time managementOther RequirementsMaintain CPR/First Aid certificationComplete and pass a background checkCertification as a case manager through the Wyoming Department of HealthObtain 8 hours (min) of continuing education each yearMaintain up to date driver's license and vehicle insuranceAttend all Align Services and Division trainings within required time framesEducationMaster's degree from an accredited college or university in one (1) of the following related human service fields:Counseling, Education, Gerontology, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work, SociologyA related degree as approved by the Wyoming Department of HealthOR
Bachelor's degree in one of the above-mentioned fields AND one (1) year of work experience as a case manager or in a related human services fieldOR
Associate's degree in one of the above-mentioned fields AND four (4) years of work experience as a case manager or in a related human services fieldAt Align Services, we support individuals with disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and the aging to live fulfilling lives. Our services are tailored to promote independence and self-advocacy.

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