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Sparta, Wisconsin

Humana is looking for a Long Term Care Functional Screen Specialist in Sparta, Tomah, or Black River Falls to join the Inclusa team, where you will support members in the Wisconsin Family Care program.

Posted Sep 9

Shift and hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST Typical Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Case Management The Family Care target group population is defined as: frail elders and adults with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities***frail elders and adults with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities
License
RN license Wisconsin licensed Registered Nurse
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Wisconsin licensed Registered Nurse Check your license
Certification
complete online screener certification training course(s) and become certified as a functional screener
Education
four-year bachelor's degree in Health or Human Services related field
Experience
one year of experience working with at least one Family Care target population
Also asks
valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with 100/300/100 limits

Preferred

Certification
LTCFS Certified
Experience
Family Care case management/screener experience Previous Family Care case management/screener experience

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most Wisconsin staff postingsWisconsin staff postings that state pay run $60k/yr to $113k/yr, the middle half $77k/yr to $105k/yr, across 1,135 postings.
Pay reviews
pay may vary based on geographic location, skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications

Benefits

  • Benefitsmileage reimbursement for work-related travelMileage reimbursement is provided for work-related travel.
  • Benefitsmedical, dental and vision benefits
  • Benefits401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Benefitspaid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Benefitsshort-term and long-term disability
  • Benefitslife insurance
More benefits (7)
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Company and personal holidays
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Mileage reimbursement

The role and schedule

Day to day
schedule member appointments for annual or change-based eligibility re-determinations Schedule member appointments for annual or change-based functional eligibility re-determinations, optimizing time and travel resources.
Day to day
use DHS screening tool to assess functional abilities, health, and supports Use the DHS screening tool to assess members' functional abilities, health, and required supports.
Day to day
collaborate with staff to align assessment data with records Collaborate with staff to ensure assessment data aligns with internal records.
Day to day
conduct in-home face-to-face interviews and enter assessment data online Conduct in-home, face-to-face interviews and enter assessment data into the designated online system to determine level of care.
Day to day
submit documentation promptly per guidelines Submit documentation promptly according to the established guidelines.
Day to day
attend meetings and training on screening tools and state directives Attend meetings and training to stay updated on processes, screening tools, and state directives.
Day to day
participate in quality assurance activities Participate in quality assurance activities to maintain screening competence and reliability.
Day to day
maintain certification via skills testing per state standards Maintain required certification through ongoing skills testing, per State of Wisconsin standards.
Weekends
No weekends
Travel
up to 50% travel throughout Monroe and Jackson counties Travel: up to 50% throughout Monroe and Jackson counties
Travel
occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Details
TB screening required
Details
internet download speed of at least 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Details
dedicated space lacking interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

The workplace

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Worth asking

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More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

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Become a part of our caring community

Are you ready to make a difference in your career and your community? Humana is looking for a Long Term Care Functional Screen Specialist in Sparta, Tomah, or Black River Falls to join the Inclusa team, where you will support members in the Wisconsin Family Care program. Reporting to the Supervisor, Care Coaching, you will use the State Department of Health Services (DHS) screening tool to assess member needs and eligibility.

Main

responsibilities

  • Schedule member appointments for annual or change-based functional eligibility re-determinations, optimizing time and travel resources.
  • Use the DHS screening tool to assess members' functional abilities, health, and required supports.
  • Collaborate with staff to ensure assessment data aligns with internal records.
  • Conduct in-home, face-to-face interviews and enter assessment data into the designated online system to determine level of care.
  • Submit documentation promptly according to the established guidelines.
  • Attend meetings and training to stay updated on processes, screening tools, and state directives.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities to maintain screening competence and reliability.
  • Maintain required certification through ongoing skills testing, per State of Wisconsin standards.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

  • Four-year bachelor's degree in a Health or Human Services related field with one (1) year of experience working with at least one of the Family Care target populations OR be a Wisconsin licensed Registered Nurse with one (1) year of experience working with at least one of the Family Care target populations.
  • Long Term Care Functional Screener (LTCFS) certification-Selected individual must meet requirements and complete online screener certification training course(s) and become certified as a functional screener.
  • The Family Care target group population is defined as: frail elders and adults with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • LTCFS Certified
  • Previous Family Care case management/screener experience

Additional Information

  • Workstyle: Field
  • Work Location: Sparta/Tomah/Black River Falls
  • Travel: up to 50% throughout Monroe and Jackson counties
  • Typical Work Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm CST

Driving

You will be part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires you to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100/300/100 limits.

Mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related travel. Eligible mileage includes:

  • Travel from your home to your first work location of the day.
  • Travel between client or assignment locations during the workday.
  • Travel from your final work location back to your home.

TB Screening

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Work at Home

Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$53,700 - $72,600 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us

About Inclusa: Inclusa manages the provision of a person-centered and community-focused approach to long-term care services and support to Family Care members across the state of Wisconsin. As a values-based organization devoted to building vibrant and inclusive communities, Inclusa deploys a unique approach to managed care with a trademarked model of support named Commonunity® which focuses on the belief in everyone, and from that belief, the common good for all is achieved. In 2022, Inclusa was acquired by Humana. This partnership will allow us to create a model of care that provides industry-leading support for members across the health care continuum.

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U. S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

What's around it?

In Sparta, WI

Sparta, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent
$861/mo
Household income
$64,973/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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