Job Overview
Fairview is looking for a Social Worker Care Coordinator to join their team!
Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview
At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility - within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn't just a title - it's a mindset we all share. Whether you're providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.
Fairview Partners (FVP) provides high intensity care coordination and case management for seniors and other at-risk populations living in a variety of care settings throughout the 11-county metro area. The FVP Social Worker (SW) Care Coordinator provides coordination across all settings of care and performs the functions of case management which include, but are not limited to assessment, care planning, service coordination and referral, transition management, utilization management and quality assurance. The care coordinator promotes holistic, high quality and cost-effective care with the goal of keeping seniors in the most independent care setting possible. Care coordination for the FVP population is delivered via partnerships with managed care organizations (MCO) and must adhere to regulations set forth by the MCOs, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Responsibilities :
Assessment
- Conducts annual Health Risk Assessment and scheduled follow-up assessments according to MCO, Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines
- Performs additional clinical assessments specific to the population being served per professional scope of practice and license
- Assesses eligibility for State Plan Personal Care Attendant services during HRA, as appropriate
- Performs pre-admission screening annually and upon transfer to skilled nursing facilities
Care Planning
Creates person-centered care plan with member including realistic goal setting and follow-up plan for measuring goal progressPromotes informed choice of benefits, services and health care providersPrioritizes member's safety and risk mitigationImplementation of care plan via resource referral and communication with interdisciplinary care teamEvaluation of care plan including outcome measures and goal achievementCoordination of Medicare and Medicaid Benefits & Services
Maintains knowledge of Medicare and Minnesota Medical Assistance health care benefitsProvides case management of Elderly Waiver program benefits and servicesMaintains knowledge of long-term services and supports (LTSS) policy and eligibility criteriaMaintains members' eligibility data in the Minnesota Medicaid Information System (MMIS)Member of Interdisciplinary Team / Facilitator of Communication
Actively communicates with other care team membersAttends departmental case conferences as requestedAttends care conferencesConvenes interdisciplinary team members, as needed, for complex case managementConsults with FVP Nurse Care Coordinator for members with complex health care needsCoordinates with other agencies or professionals involved in members' care, including but not limited to waiver program case managers, Mental Health Targeted Case Managers, Adult Protection workers, state Ombudsman representatives and county financial workersransition Management :
Actively manages member transitions and communicates across settings to ensure continuity of careCompletes required documentation for transitions of care as required by CMS and DHSAttends transitional care conferencesProvides discharge follow-up and modification of care plans to ensure members can successfully manage care needs upon return to original care settingAssists members with planning and resources in transitions to new care levels or living settingsAdditional Responsibilities
Preventative Health Education : Provides education on preventative health measures, as appropriate, for member's age and health status; promotes managed care health promotion program resourcesCare planning and service referral for members with complex psychosocial or behavioral health needsMandated Reporting : Reports maltreatment under the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act; understands a member's right to autonomy and self-determination and recognizes reportable riskAdvance Care Planning : Maintains knowledge of advance care planning principles; follows Fairview's system advance care planning policies and procedures to promote a culture of informed health care decision-making that honors a member's goals, values and beliefsQuality : Carries out activities to support the achievement of outcome measures for the Fairview system, Health Plans, DHS and CMSRequired Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts in social work2 years of experience in medical social work, case management / care coordination; critical thinking and ability to work with patients with complex health and psychosocial issues a mustBasic computing skills including keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel and Adobe AcrobatDemonstrated proficiency with electronic medical record systemsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCurrent Minnesota Social Work license in good standingDrivers LicenseBasic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) AHA : BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program or BLS Provider -BLS Instructor. American Red Cross : CPR / AED for Professional Rescuers and / or Healthcare Providers, Life Guarding First Aid / CPR / AEDPreferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts in social work or higher3 years of experience in medical social work or case management / care coordination; experience working with geriatric population; strong knowledge of managed care programs, long-term services and supports, Medicare and Medicaid benefits and senior care industryCurrent Minnesota Social Work license in good standing, Certification in case managementBenefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information : https : / / www.fairview.org / careers / benefits / noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO / Vet / Disabled : All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status