Care Manager
at Horizon Care

Duty of the Position

The Care Manager's primary function is to work in partnership with individuals with I/DD to coordinate care and services needed to assist individuals achieve optimal health, wellness, and life goals. The Care Manager is responsible to provide Health Home services including comprehensive care management, care coordination, and health promotion, comprehensive transitional care, individual and family support, referral to community and social support services, and use of Health Information Technology to link services. Care Managers will provide all services with a person-centered approach and that aligns with NYS OPWDD Valued Outcomes.

Position responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments
Assess and address health and safety issues
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
Develop and maintain a person-centered Care Plan.
Monitor and facilitate implementation of and provide updates as needed to the Care Plan.
Incorporate health promotion
Coordinate and ensure access to chronic disease management
Facilitate referrals to clinical and community resources
Coordinate and provide access to long-term care supports and services
Engage families and natural supports in the care coordination process
Ensure all individuals and families receive services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate
Advocate on behalf of the individual
Promote self-advocacy and the ability to self-direct
Use Health Information Technology for documentation, to link services, and facilitate communication among care coordination team

Job Conditions

The heaviest weight lifted by this worker is 10.3 pounds or 2 reams of copy paper, which is generally lifted between floor and waist height above the ground when performing the job. The frequency of lifting over the course of a normal workday would be classified as occasional. It is also important to understand weights lifted at greater frequencies are lighter in nature.

The work of this team member is performed indoors in a healthcare facility.

Company Operation

Horizon Care is a national provider of quality home care services in Rochester and Buffalo, NY. We offer a comforting and cost-effective solution for all individuals searching for home care services, contrary to expensive assisted living communities and nursing homes. Horizon Care meets the highest standards in the industry while developing a personalized plan for every client.

24/7 for the Peace of Mind

Client satisfaction is in the focus of caregivers. With 24/7 services (including weekends and holidays) you can have peace of mind knowing you always have a caregiver by your side. Horizon Care has been a premier provider of home care services in Rochester and Buffalo, NY. Our experience guarantees the efficient solving of clients’ challenges.

All caregivers are trained and credential professionals. We understand how important is to stay in touch with new trends in the industry so a lot of attention is given to continuous education which leads to better satisfaction of the client’s needs. Horizon Care offers the following services:

Companionship
Nutritional support
Nursing care
Transportation
Cooking services
Homemaking
Grocery shopping and food preparation
Housekeeping
Transportation to appointments and events
Errand running
Medication reminders
Taking walks and playing games
Making phone calls
Personal care and grooming
etc.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience OR
Combination of education and experience
Ability to act quickly, assess and act accordingly in crisis situations
Basic technology skills and understanding of health records
Knowledge of ethical and professional responsibilities and boundaries
Demonstrate professional work habits including dependability, time management, independence, and responsibility
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Multi-lingual (Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, Burmese, Karen, Somali, etc.) candidates are preferred

Equipment Operation

Tools and equipment used include, but are not limited to the following: phone, computer, and various office supplies.

Location