Life Care Manager
LCA
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Mid-Fairfield County • Connecticut • United States
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Salary
💰 $75 - $80 per hour
About the role
- Conducts comprehensive assessments of clients; functional, cognitive, medical, social, and emotional needs, evaluating their health, emotional state, finances, and legal needs.
- Identify actual and potential concerns.
- Assists clients and their care team with decisions on aging, disability, services, and long-term care planning.
- Creates goal-oriented care plans to address concerns.
- Responds quickly to emergencies and high-risk situations.
- Presents recommendations to the client and care team, involving all relevant parties in decision-making.
- Implements and maintains the care plan, addressing obstacles and updating goals as needed.
- Performs periodic reassessments to ensure the care plan meets goals and adjusts based on feedback.
- Coordinates care, arranges services, and makes referrals for clients.
- Facilitates communication between the client and care team, advocates for the client, and coordinates care across doctors and specialists into a seamless plan.
- Provides ongoing coordination for some clients.
- Guides families from crisis to proactive planning for transitions or medical changes.
- Navigates complex family dynamics while empowering older adults and their care team.
- Competes documentation promptly per Honora’s Service Level agreements.
- Follows client lifecycle processes and improves workflows.
- Proactively expands skills, stays updated on elder care trends, and understands Honora’s services and client needs.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail, resourcefulness, organization, and professionalism.
- Multi-tasks, takes initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team.
- Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Requirements
- Advanced degree preferred and licensure required in social work, nursing, geriatrics, mental health, or a related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience working with older adults and families.
- Excellent clinical skills; knowledge of family dynamics and family systems.
- Highly organized, ability to work in non-traditional, highly professional work environment, and manage fee-for service caseload effectively.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge and comfort using electronics including a “smart phone”, laptop/desktop computer.
- Ability to drive with access to a vehicle.
- Obtain and/or maintain membership in the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA).
- Obtain and maintain certification as required by ALCA.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Professional development support and continuing education reimbursement
- A collaborative, inclusive culture focused on employee well-being and growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
clinical skillscare planningassessmentsreassessmentsdocumentationcase managementcrisis interventionlong-term care planningadvocacyfamily dynamics
Soft Skills
attention to detailresourcefulnessorganizationcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsinitiativemulti-taskingprofessionalismempathyproblem-solving
Certifications
licensure in social worklicensure in nursinggeriatrics certificationmental health certificationAging Life Care Association membershipALCA certification