LEAD CARE MANAGER (ECM)
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Description
We recognize and reward top talent. If you are looking for a team environment where you can also make an individual contribution and are seeking opportunities for continual learning/advancement, we encourage you to apply today! Job Summary: The Lead Care Manager is a direct service provider for individuals referred through the Managed Care plan for Enhanced Care Management. The Lead Care Manager serves as the client's primary point of contact and works with all their providers - such as doctors, specialists, pharmacists, social service providers, and others - to make sure everyone is in agreement about the client's needs and care. This individual is responsible for assisting clients with navigating various systems to provide a Whole Person Care approach to reducing barriers and disparities with vulnerable populations. This individual ensures that services are: community-based, interdisciplinary, high-touch and person-centered. The Lead Care Manager is responsible for assisting and advocating for clients and their families who would benefit from access to resources in the community. These services include but are not limited to linkage to mental health services, medical care, educational services, pre-vocational services, vocational services, rehabilitative services, substance use treatment, housing and other community supports. The Lead Care Manager also assists clients to reach their goals by providing rehabilitative, case management, collateral, and consultation services. The Lead Care Manager is an energetic self-starter who can function comfortably in a team environment or independently and relates well to co-workers and external representatives. This position requires flexibility and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks. The individual in this position must be able to assume a wide range of responsibilities, provide timely responses to requests and deadlines and works well under pressure. The Lead Care Manager must demonstrate positive business ethics, communication skills, initiative, and good judgment. The Lead Care Manager must be able to take on a leadership role and have creative problem-solving abilities. The Lead Care Manager must be comfortable with public speaking and encouraging others to participate in meetings. The Lead Care Manager needs to be flexible, have a positive attitude, and be able to work collaboratively with others. Requirements:
Position Location: Lancaster, CA Salary Range: $20.04 up to $28.50 per hour Additional $2.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential. **All Penny Lane employees are required Full COVID-19 vaccination and boosters before the start of employment (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved prior to being hired). Eligible employees may request up to 5 days of Paid Time Off to study for their licensure. Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days. Equal Employment Opportunity. Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy' child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment. Behaviors
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Motivations
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Entrepreneurial Spirit - Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Skills
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