Care Manager

Rochester, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=259+Monroe+Ave+Rochester+NY+USA+14607-3632)











Description



For over 50 years, East House has been moving lives forward by empowering individuals with persistent mental illness and substance use disorders to recover and to live healthy, fulfilling lives in their community. Our family of dedicated East House employees takes pride in accompanying our clients through every obstacle and success on their journey towards recovery and independence.





East House offers work-life balance and flexibility, along with a great hands-on, experiential opportunity to work in a client-centered environment. If you are looking to join a knowledgeable team, learn something new every day, and truly make a difference in people’s lives, then this opportunity may be right for you!





The Health Home Care Manageris responsible for partnering with clients in recovery from mental illness, chemical dependency, and physical illness to provide comprehensive care management, health promotion, transitional care, patient and family support, referral to community and social support services and to use health information technology to link services in order to support individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential. Conducts a comprehensive health assessment that identifies medical, mental health, chemical dependency and social service needs. Partners with clients to develop individualized service plans that are timely and based on client-identified goals and objectives. Manages caseload of up to 35 adults to coordinate client services in extensive community network; advocates for client’s mental health, chemical dependency, medical, financial, legal, social, career, housing and recreational services; coordinates transportation as needed; completes referrals. Develops and maintains positive and effective relationships with landlords, neighbors, family, community groups, referral sources and service agencies. Provides continuity of care and health promotion through the development of a treatment relationship with the individual, interdisciplinary team of providers and social supports. Participates in regular case reviews in order to track progress of care plan goals and initiate changes in the plan of care as needed. Maintains a body of knowledge regarding best/evidence-based practices and community centered resources; receives training/higher education to augment skill set. Identifies service gaps and collaborates with supervisor to provide services to meet changing demographics and needs of clients. Implements processes/procedures in crisis situations and for behavioral risk/management issues. Meets all required documentation standards.


Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday



Requirements



A high school diploma and 8 years of care management experience OR


An associate’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, social work or equivalent plus 4 or more years care management experience OR


A bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, social work or equivalent and 3 years of care management experience OR


An equivalent combination of education and experience.


Hands on experience with electronic record systems required.


All employees are required to have a valid NYS motor vehicle license, safe driving record, and an insured personal vehicle for use at work.


Compensation:


Wages are determined based on job-related education and experience.





The East House benefits package includes a choice of two affordable HMO medical plans, generous paid time off, a choice of two vision plans, a dental plan, a 401(k) plan with company match and annual safe harbor contribution, short term and long term disability insurance, company paid and optional employee life insurance, flexible spending accounts, financial assistance for employee education and training, employee discount programs, paid mileage, paid holidays, shift differentials for evenings and holidays, and more.





East House Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. East House Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.



Salary Description


$22.50-$23.00