Case Manager - Community Based (Ohio Home Care Program) - CareStar, Inc.

Community-Based Case Manager – Portage and Surrounding Counties

Ready to join a growing company whose work profoundly impacts people’s lives in their community, who offers an excellent learning environment, opportunities to advance and the ability to work alongside talented business leaders/professionals? CareStar, Inc. is currently seeking a Community-Based Case Manager in the Clinical Department to assist and enable individuals/participants to remain in the least restrictive environment, while maintaining the greatest amount of independence and human dignity; assists the participant with access to and coordination of services to enable the individual to receive a range of appropriate services in a planned, coordinated, efficient and effective manner; promotes and supports the participant’s preferences, values, and the right to self-determination.

THE POSITION

CareStar is looking for motivated individuals who/to:

• Active license as a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker or Registered Nurse.
• 12 months experience in home and community based services within the past 5 years is preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, home health care and Ohio Home Care waiver programs desirable.
• Approves funds for utilization of available services, while meeting all qualifications and standards as specified by the program; develops annual cost budgets.
• Remains current, through continuing education and utilizes knowledge base of Medicare, Medicaid, insurance and state administered waivers as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act,
• Functions as the team leader in the development and implementation of the consumer’s care plan, including the authorization of the amount, scope and duration of services.
• Completes home visits and/or appropriate contacts and monitors services, in compliance with CareStar Case Management and assessment expectations and the rules specified in the assigned program.
• Conducts Person-Centered Planning Process, health and safety, social and environmental assessments, and annual Level of Care in accordance with established guidelines, including ensuring cultural considerations are addressed in the service planning process.
• Incident report completion, submission and follow-ups using State approved process. Identifies and reports high-risk situations with consumer and independently takes appropriate action to mitigate health risks to the individual.
• Adheres to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
• Understands and complies with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
• Follows the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.

THE LOCATION

This position is open in Portage County and is responsible for covering the surrounding counties.

THE COMPANY

CareStar was founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio with the mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives. We continue to be an industry leader in the field of Long-Term Care Case Management, Assessment, Population Health Management and Innovative Software Development Solutions.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Remote working opportunities.
• Competitive salary based upon experience, education and knowledge.
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life-insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution.
• Paid vacations and 10 holidays per year.
• Shared ownership benefit through the CareStar Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Come be part of a team that values and challenges you! If these responsibilities, qualifications and benefits catch your interest, apply today at CareStar’s Career page at www.carestar.com/careers.