Care Coordinator - IN - Wayne and Counties

Care Coordinator IN– Wayne and Surrounding Counties

Company: Care Star, Inc.

Location: Wayne County IN (and surrounding areas)

Job Type: Full-Time | Remote with Field Visits

Industry: Healthcare / Social Services / Case Management

Founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Care Star, Inc. is a recognized leader in long-term care case management and population health. With a mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives, we proudly serve individuals across Ohio through compassionate, high-quality care coordination. We are currently seeking Care Coordinator- IN to join our Mental Health Wraparound program. This is a meaningful opportunity for professionals who are passionate about helping others live healthier, more independent lives.

As a Care Coordinator - IN, you’ll work directly with individuals to assess their needs, develop personalized care plans, and connect them with essential services and supports. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference in your community.

• Understands, complies with and makes individual-centered decisions based on all required areas of specific programs that apply to case management services.

• 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 Care Star Case Management and assessment expectations and the rules specified in the assigned program.

• Spanish-Speaking Bilingual Preferred

• Possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in social work, psychology or related field with extensive experience in human services. Experience can be substituted for education.

  • Able to create effective relationships with individuals of different cultural beliefs and lifestyles.

  • Have the ability to analyze complex information and to define and solve problems.

  • Have effective interpersonal (oral and written) skills to interact professionally and ethically with all age groups from a diverse population, including differing intellectual, cultural, ethnic, psychosocial and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedule to meet needs of families including reliable transportation, valid driver's license and car insurance as required by state law, and the ability to travel.

• Adheres to the Care Star Rule in performance of job responsibilities.

• Understands and complies with Care Star 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 Care Star, Inc.

• Remote flexibility with meaningful community engagement

• Competitive salary based on experience and education

• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

• 401(k) with a generous company match

• Paid time off + 10 paid holidays

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become a part-owner in the company

• Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on improving lives