Case Manager

North West Regional College (NWRC)

Long-Term Care Case Manager providing services to clients for independent living at home. Assisting clients in service coordination and developing tailored care plans with community partners.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeBellingham • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing tailored care plans for vulnerable populations, effective client advocacy, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in assessing client health and functional status while collaborating with community partners to ensure comprehensive care strategies.

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Care Plan DevelopmentClient AdvocacyInterpersonal CommunicationAssessment of Client HealthAIRS Certification

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Hard Skills

Social Service ExperienceCare ManagementLong-Term Support ServicesDocumentation of ActivitiesProblem-SolvingTime ManagementInterviewing SkillsUnderstanding of Institutional BarriersBilingual or Bicultural ExperienceCommunity Engagement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizationSensitivityJudgmentRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Comprehensive Assessment and Reporting Evaluation (CARE) ToolBarcodeProviderOneQA MonitorACES.OnlineALTSA Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

AIRS CertificationT-CARE Assessor CertificationMental Health First AidCommunity Health Worker Training

Industry Keywords

Vulnerable AdultsHome CareCommunity PartnersDiversity and InclusionClient Health Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The primary goal of the long-term care case management program is to assist clients in developing a plan of care that lets them live at home with as much health and safety as possible.
NWRC works with those who choose to live in their own homes rather than move into a nursing home, assisted living, or adult family home.
Our case managers will coordinate and help get the needed services, which include caregiving, nursing, meals, medical equipment, and more.
Case managers conduct annual and as-needed home visits to assess clients’ care needs and develop tailored care plans that reflect their preferences and priorities.
They collaborate with community partners to create holistic, comprehensive care strategies and continuously monitor and adjust these plans throughout the year to ensure clients receive the best possible support.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education and experience in this job description follow the requirements set out in Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Policy and Procedures Manual Chapter 1—Policies:
Four years of paid, full time, on-the-job social service experience in providing care management and long-term support and services to vulnerable adults, such as providing one-on-one, in-person customer service, developing care plans for aged, blind, or disabled individuals and caseloads, and a high school diploma or its equivalent; OR
Three years of paid, full time, on-the-job social service experience, providing one-on-one, in-person customer service, developing care plans for aged, blind, or disabled individuals and caseloads, a high school diploma or its equivalent, and are bilingual or bicultural with such experience; OR
Two years of experience with other DSHS information systems used by Case Management staff, such as Comprehensive Assessment and Reporting Evaluation (CARE) tool, Barcode, ProviderOne, QA Monitor, ACES.Online, or ALTSA reporting, and college courses, an associate’s degree, or its equivalent; OR
Two years of paid, full time, on-the-job social service experience and bachelor’s degree; OR
One year of paid, full-time, on-the-job social service experience and a bachelor’s degree in social services, behavioral or health sciences; OR
Social service experience and a master’s degree.
One year full-time equivalent verifiable hours through an internship or volunteer work in social services may be substituted for one year of paid social service experience in providing care management and long-term support and services to vulnerable populations. Part-time hours may be considered if the hours total one year full-time equivalent.
Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communication, interviewing, problem-solving, organization, time management, and documentation of activities.
Demonstrated ability to assess client health and functional status, understand and develop appropriate care plans, assess skills of caregivers, and make clear and concise recommendations.
Demonstrated client advocacy skills and sensitivity to the needs and values of diverse groups.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format.
Ability to plan, prioritize and work independently, with good judgment and a minimum of supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, community agencies, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
Ability to defuse difficult situations recognizing the need for sensitivity as well as assertiveness.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Demonstrates an ability to engage with communities of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized communities.
Demonstrates an understanding of institutional barriers to services.
Demonstrated ability, willingness and commitment to support an environment that advocates and creates a sense of belonging for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.
Must have a valid driver's license, a vehicle available for work-related travel, and appropriate liability insurance. Case Managers may be expected to become AIRS Certified during the second year of employment (after one full year’s experience) dependent on which program they are assigned. Based on agency need, may be expected to acquire T-CARE Assessor Certification within the first 6 months of employment and/or complete additional training/certifications such as motivational interviewing, communicating in conflict, mental health first aid, Community Health Worker training, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Employer paid medical for individual employee plans and up to 95% paid medical for dependent coverage plans, with multiple plan options
100% Employer paid Dental and Vision for the employee and eligible dependents with multiple plan options
Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS 2 or PERS 3)
100% Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee & dependents
Life and Long-term Disability insurance, including voluntary buy-up options
Vacation Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month & increasing with longevity
Sick Leave, accrued at 8hrs/month
13 Paid Holidays Annually
3 Paid Wellness Days Annually
Voluntary Flex Spending Plans for health and/or child/elder care
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Hybrid Work Environment
4% premium pay offered for Certified Social Services Interpreters