Care Manager - 1099 Contract $50 per visit (Hartford, CT / Field-based)

Program & Position Overview:

The Care Manager will be a vital part of our operations in Connecticut. Responsibilities include performing orientations, providing an assessment of new patients to our program, and training our caregivers to ensure they provide the best service possible to their loved ones.

Every Day You Will:

• Evaluate the home care needs of the client
• Assess the environment
• Fitness of the caregiver to provide the care
• Home orientations involving signing of paperwork
• Initial assessments during orientations
• Periodic supervisory visits / check in for on-care cases
• Training caregivers / patients as required per case
• Interacting with the care manager for the patient as needed
• Engaging in interdisciplinary meetings with the care managers, caregivers and patients
• Collaborate in care and communicate impressions of cases to appropriate staff
• Critically assess procedures and implement improvements for evaluation of cases, feedback to appropriate parties, and training of caregivers
• Wear multiple hats as operations develop
• Travel within the state of Indiana (reimbursement for mileage and expenses)

Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• 2+ years of experience working with frail or elderly disabled adults and caregivers
• Previous field experience in a medical or case management environment, preferred
• Experience with data input, case review/case note entry; Salesforce experience is a plus
• Hands-on experience in home care, preferred
• Working knowledge of ADL/ IADL assessments
• Valid driver’s license with an insured vehicle for travel within the state
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent training skills
• Team-player mentality