Care Manager

## Description

The Care Manager provides service coordination for children who have been diagnosed with serious emotional issues, developmental disabilities, chronic medical conditions, or have experienced complex trauma.

**Responsibilities:**

• The Care Manager serves as a single point of contact to manage, on a continuous basis, all of the unique medical, behavioral, and social needs of families.
• The program supports children in the least-restrictive home or community setting while linking children and their families to services which provide opportunities for improving health and well-being.
• They assess the need for services, develop service plans, complete home visits and link the child and caregiver to identified services.
• The Care Manager assists in stabilizing the child's environment and advocates for the child and family’s needs.
• Care Manager’s responsibilities are established by the Department of Health and the Children’s Health Home of Upstate New York.

## Qualifications

• Highly motivated, independent, organized, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

**Required Education and Experience:**

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s of Arts or Science with 2 years of relevant experience, OR a license as a Registered Nurse with 2 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s with one year of relevant experience.

**Additional Eligibility Qualifications:**

• Candidates must have some afternoon/evening hours available and must be willing to travel.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Candidates must successfully complete all mandatory trainings, background checks, and certifications as required by Elmcrest, the Department of Health and the Children’s Health Home of Upstate New York.

**Essential Job Qualifications:**

• Ability to lift 20 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time
• Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.
• Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.
• Varying levels of travel as determined by departmental needs may be required with this position.