Venture Forthe is a premier home health care agency in Western New York that operates on the fundamental premise that every individual has the right to remain independent and make their own choices. We advocate for the needs and goals of our clients, because everyone deserves to choose their own path through each stage of life.
Venture Forthe’s commitments to treating people with respect, compassion, and honesty don’t end with our clients. When you work for Venture Forthe, this family-owned company treats you as part of that family. We empower our employees to turn a job into a career, and we take pride in rewarding the hard work it takes to achieve your goals. Our team is always growing.
We are currently hiring for a Health Homes Care Manager in our Buffalo Area! The Health Homes Care Manager is responsible for the coordination of all medical and psychosocial care for the Health Homes consumer. The Care Manager establishes relationships with the consumer, his/her supports and all service providers in order to work towards ensuring the consumer’s needs are being met.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilize various means of outreach to initiate contact with individuals referred for services, including but not limited to conducting and participating in different community outreach events
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of Health Homes program and services
- Screen individuals to verify eligibility for services
- Identify individuals’ formal and informal support systems that may impact care
- Develop relationships with community resources
- Assess to identify problem areas to assist in case management care plan
- Assess immediate needs, develop and implement action plan if necessary
- Maintain caseload of approximately 50-60 clients with a minimum of one monthly contact with each. This can include family members and service providers.
- Provide comprehensive care coordination and treatment planning
- Participate in transitional care from inpatient settings to community, including post discharge follow up
- Coordinate with service providers and informal supports involved in care
- Knowledge of community resources including Social Services and SSA
- Maintain documentation of outreach process for each client, including but not limited to progress notes, assessments and contacts with all service providers
- Perform other duties, which may, from time to time, be assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Rehabilitation or other Human Services related field with at least 1 year experience providing care management related activities preferred.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
- Ability to manage time management efficiently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to interact with community providers and colleagues professionally
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GMAIL
- Ability to meet and maintain deadlines
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Must possess clean NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation
We offer a full benefits package including health insurance with employer contribution) vision insurance, dental insurance, short term disability supplement, critical illness, FSA/DCA, Health Saving Account, Employer Assistance Program ,Legal- aide, hospital indemnity, Employee Discount Programs PTO, 401k w/ match, and more, plus room for growth and advancement!
Venture Forthe Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind: Venture Forthe, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
