CareStar is currently seeking a Case Manager in the Marion and Surrounding Counties of Indiana area.

At CareStar, our employee’s share in the equity of the company through a shared ownership benefit, the CareStar Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

If these responsibilities, qualifications and benefits match your background, apply today on CareStar’s Career page atwww.carestar.com.

Job Responsibilities:

• Approves funds for utilization of available services, while meeting all qualifications and standards as specified by the program; develops annual cost budgets.
• Remains current, through continuing education and utilizes knowledge base of Medicare, Medicaid, insurance and state administered waivers as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act,
• Functions as the team leader in the development and implementation of the consumer’s care plan, including the authorization of the amount, scope and duration of services.
• Completes home visits and/or appropriate contacts and monitors services, in compliance with CareStar Case Management and assessment expectations and the rules specified in the assigned program.
• Conducts Person-Centered Planning Process, health and safety, social and environmental assessments, and annual Level of Care in accordance with established guidelines, including ensuring cultural considerations are addressed in the service planning process.
• Incident report completion, submission and follow-ups using State approved process. Identifies and reports high-risk situations with consumer and independently takes appropriate action to mitigate health risks to the individual.
• Appropriately documents analysis and decisions for all consumer and case-related contracts; documents appropriate case management services to include the approved provider; Disseminates information and forms to the individual and the informal support team.
• Participates in quality management reviews, audits and Program Eligibility and Assessment Tool (PEAT) review activities as requested.
• Attends orientation, trainings, in-services, consumer care conferences, and staff meetings as determined by regulatory standards and management.

Qualified candidates will have the following knowledge and experience:

• Requirements will vary from program to program, but may include:
  • Active license as a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker or Registered Nurse; AND/OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Social Services or related field with a minimum of 2 years of full time direct service experience. Experience must be relevant to the program.
• Will demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem solving skills and flexibility in relationship to job requirements.
• Will possess effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with respect for others, including individuals, coworkers and other professionals within a diverse work environment.
• Will be available to meet the needs/requirements of staff, coworkers and individuals during CareStar’s standard business hours.

CareStar offers a competitive salary, based upon experience, education and knowledge; paid vacations and holidays; insured medical plans for employees and their families and 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution.

In addition, we believe that people work best when they are working for themselves. At CareStar, our employee’s share in the equity of the company through shared ownership benefit, the CareStar Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

CareStar is an equal employment opportunity employer (EOE/m/v/d/f) committed to excellence through diversity.

About CareStar

CareStar was founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio and continues as an industry leader in the field of Long-Term Care Case Management, Assessment and Innovative Software Development Solutions.

CareStar’s Mission is “Improving Communities by Improving Lives.” Our services are currently delivered in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Georgia and are designed to support individuals with chronic health conditions and/or disabilities to live safely in their communities and as independently as possible. In addition, CareStar provides software services (e.g. application development, report writing, data management, query development) for healthcare organizations and government entities and e-learning opportunities to support the continuing education for various healthcare related credentials (e.g. RN, STNA, LSW, Home Health Aides, Personal Care Technicians, Certified Nursing Assistants, etc.).

CareStar has a proven track record of designing tailored programs to meet the needs of the customers we serve. In addition to possessing the rigorous HITRUST Certification for data security, CareStar is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) with commendation, has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and was a 2017 Goering Center Family and Private Business Finalist for Private Businesses with more than 101 employees.