Field Care Coordinator (HIDE SNP) - Berrien County, MI and Surrounding

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The Field Care Coordinator- HIDE SNP is an essential element of an Integrated Care Model and is responsible for establishing a set of person-centered goal-oriented, culturally relevant, and logical steps to ensure that the person receiving LTSS receives services in a supportive, effective, efficient, timely and cost-effective manner. Care coordination includes case management, disease management, discharge planning, transition planning, and addressing social determinants of health and integration into the community.
This position is Field Based with a Home-Based office. The expected travel time for member home visits is typically 75% within a 50-mile radius and/or 50-minute drive from your home pending business needs. If you reside in or near Berrien County, MI or surrounding areas, you will have the flexibility to telecommute
* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact

Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for persons and families as needed to ensure the patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by the individual and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Identifies problems/barriers to care and provide appropriate care management interventions

Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services

Provides resource support to members for local resources for services (e.g., Children with Special Health Care Services (CSHCS), employment, housing, independent living, foster care) based on service assessment and plans, as appropriate

Manage the person-centered service/support plan throughout the continuum of care Conduct home visits in coordination with the person and care team Conduct in-person visits, which may include nursing homes, assisted living, hospital or home Gathers, documents, and maintains all member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state and federal guidelines

What are the reasons to consider working for United Health Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account

Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Must possess one of the following:

Master's degree and current, unrestricted independent licensure as a Social Worker (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LLMSW) Bachelor's degree and current, unrestricted independent licensure as a Social Worker (e.g. LLBSW, LBSW)2+ years of experience working within the community health setting in a health care role1+ years of experience with local behavioral…