The Care Manager plays a vital role in coordinating the psychosocial and logistical care of members receiving Adult Foster Care services. This includes assessing home settings, developing care plans, supporting caregivers, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires compassion, attention to detail, and collaborative problem-solving with the care team and member families.
Location: Merrimack Valley and Lowell Area (In-home visits required)
Schedule: Flexible Hours
Compensation: Competitive, per task-based pay
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Per Diem Case Manager to join our Adult Foster Care (AFC) team. In this essential role, you will coordinate care for members in home settings, provide support to caregivers, and ensure compliance with MassHealth regulations. This is a flexible, task-based position ideal for professionals seeking autonomy while making a real difference in the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
· Conduct psychosocial evaluations and annual safety assessments
· Participate in care planning and ensure timely documentation
· Provide oversight and training to AFC caregivers
· Coordinate community services and healthcare referrals
· Respond promptly to emergencies and condition changes
· Monthly Visits: Conduct scheduled monthly visits to assigned members, Submit complete visit documentation within 24 hours and ensure accuracy in ADL assessments and member signatures
· Annual MDS Review: conduct annual reviews of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Complete psychosocial and fall risk assessments and, update Plans of Care and submit for RN approval
· Monthly MDT Meetings: actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and, present case summaries and contribute to care plan updates
· Home care or community-based nursing experience preferred
· Excellent time management and clinical documentation skills
· Reliable transportation required for in-home visits
· Experience with MyUnity or similar EMR systems a plus
· Flexible per-diem schedule – work when it suits you
· Competitive compensation per completed task
· Play a meaningful role in the well-being of your community
· Bachelor’s in Social Work or Bachelor’s in related field plus 2+ years clinical experience