LTSS Service Care Coordinator

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

• NOTE:
  
  This is a hybrid-remote role with 50-75% local travel for (1) home visits focusing on Physically Disabled/Elderly waiver services as well as (2) visits to assist members residing in Supportive Living facilities (SLF) occasionally. Preference will be given to applicants with waiver, case management, advocacy or home visits/community travel experience who reside in the following northwestern Illinois Counties:
  Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside, Rock Island, Mercer, Henry, Bureau (mainly Quad City area). Rock Island County, IL highly preferred.
• Department: LTSS Case Management – Community
• Caseload:
  Physical Disability & Aging Waiver Members
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 8‑5 pm CT with hour lunch

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.

• Evaluates the needs of the member, the resources available, and recommends and/or facilitates the plan for the best outcome.
• Assists with developing ongoing long‑term care plans/service plans and works to identify providers, specialists, and/or community resources needed for long‑term care.
• Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure identified services are accessible to members.
• Provides 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 plans.
• Monitors care plans/service plans, member status and outcomes, as appropriate, and provides recommendations to the care plan/service plan based on identified member needs.
• Interacts with long‑term care healthcare providers and partners as appropriate to ensure member needs are met.
• Collects, documents, and maintains long‑term care member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third‑party payer regulators.
• May perform on‑site visits to assess member's needs and collaborates with providers or resources, as appropriate.
• Provides and/or facilitates education to long‑term care members and their families/caregivers on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, service options, referrals, and healthcare benefits.
• Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance quality of care and service delivery for long‑term care members in a cost‑effective manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience.

• RN licensed in Illinois.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree prepared in a human services related field. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services related field defined as:
  Child, Family and Community Services, Early Child Development, Guidance and Counseling, Home Economics‑Child and Family Services, Human Development Counseling, Human Service Administration, Human Services, Master of Divinity, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Counseling, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Science, Social Services/Social Work or Sociology.
• LPN with one (1) year experience in conducting comprehensive assessments and provision of formal service for the elderly.

Pay Range: $22.94 – $38.79 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with…