Life Care Manager

LCA

Aging Life Care Professional managing client assessments and care plans for older adults. Working with care teams to advocate for clients in their aging journey, ensuring quality care and planning.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRiver Towns • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75 - $80 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical skillscare planningassessmentdocumentationreassessmentcase managementcrisis interventionlong-term care planningadvocacyworkflow improvement

Soft Skills

attention to detailresourcefulnessorganizationcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsinitiativemulti-taskingprofessionalismteam collaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

licensure in social worklicensure in nursinglicensure in geriatricslicensure in mental healthmembership in Aging Life Care Association (ALCA)ALCA certification