- Salary
- $55k – $60k
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Job Title: Care Manager
Employer: Meta Care, Inc.
Location: Catholic Diocese of Rockford, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Vice President of Care Management
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation Range: $55,000 - $60,000 annually
Full-Time employees are eligible for:
Meta Care 2026 Benefit Guide.pdf
About the Role:
As a Care Manager, you will serve as a trusted guide and advocate for eligible clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford, as defined by diocesan policy, helping them navigate the complexities of healthcare while supporting their overall well-being.
Rather than providing hands-on clinical care, you will serve as a compassionate coordinator and advocate.
This role does not diagnose, prescribe, provide treatment, or replace licensed medical providers. It focuses on non-clinical support, care navigation, member advocacy, education, and coordination. This member advocate role blends purpose-driven service with professional expertise, offering the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while helping eligible priests access the resources they need to flourish while supporting the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. If you are passionate about supporting others, thrive in a mission-centered environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who serve the Catholic Church, this role offers a rare and fulfilling opportunity.
The Care Manager role is a key component of Clergy Care, a dedicated service of Meta Care, Inc. Clergy Care exists to honor, support, and care for eligible priests, who have dedicated their lives to serving Christ and His Church. Rooted in the belief that those who spend their lives caring for others deserve to be cared for themselves, Clergy Care seeks to ensure that every eligible priest feels known, valued, heard, and supported throughout each stage of his vocation. Meta Care delivers impactful, adaptable strategies that respond to the complexities of today’s healthcare environment, helping eligible members access coordinated support and appropriate resources through non-clinical care navigation and advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
Member Support & Relationship Building
Build trusted relationships with eligible priests through regular outreach and personal visits.
Serve as a primary point of contact for eligible priests in public ministry needing assistance navigating healthcare and benefits.
Identify unmet needs and proactively connect eligible members with appropriate services and resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Meta Care Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Employer: Meta Care, Inc.
Location: Catholic Diocese of Rockford, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Vice President of Care Management
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation Range: $55,000 - $60,000 annually
Full-Time employees are eligible for:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Seven (7) paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave
- Company contribution of 90% toward individual medical premiums
Meta Care 2026 Benefit Guide.pdf
About the Role:
As a Care Manager, you will serve as a trusted guide and advocate for eligible clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford, as defined by diocesan policy, helping them navigate the complexities of healthcare while supporting their overall well-being.
Rather than providing hands-on clinical care, you will serve as a compassionate coordinator and advocate.
This role does not diagnose, prescribe, provide treatment, or replace licensed medical providers. It focuses on non-clinical support, care navigation, member advocacy, education, and coordination. This member advocate role blends purpose-driven service with professional expertise, offering the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while helping eligible priests access the resources they need to flourish while supporting the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. If you are passionate about supporting others, thrive in a mission-centered environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who serve the Catholic Church, this role offers a rare and fulfilling opportunity.
The Care Manager role is a key component of Clergy Care, a dedicated service of Meta Care, Inc. Clergy Care exists to honor, support, and care for eligible priests, who have dedicated their lives to serving Christ and His Church. Rooted in the belief that those who spend their lives caring for others deserve to be cared for themselves, Clergy Care seeks to ensure that every eligible priest feels known, valued, heard, and supported throughout each stage of his vocation. Meta Care delivers impactful, adaptable strategies that respond to the complexities of today’s healthcare environment, helping eligible members access coordinated support and appropriate resources through non-clinical care navigation and advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
Member Support & Relationship Building
Build trusted relationships with eligible priests through regular outreach and personal visits.
Serve as a primary point of contact for eligible priests in public ministry needing assistance navigating healthcare and benefits.
Identify unmet needs and proactively connect eligible members with appropriate services and resources.
- Promote preventive wellness by educating members on health initiatives and available resources.
- Provide educational materials and resources focused on prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management.
- Provide clear, accessible health information to help members understand and utilize their benefits.
- Coordinate medical, dental, and specialist appointments to ensure seamless care experiences.
- Assist members in navigating healthcare systems and provider networks.
- Support benefit coordination and collaborate with plan design vendors when needed.
- Coordinate third-party services when needed (DME, home health, specialty providers, etc.).
- Connect members with community resources including transportation, home care, and support services.
- Conduct support visits during hospitalizations and serve as an advocate for members by helping coordinate communication, discharge planning, and follow-up needs.
- Provide post-hospitalization follow-up and non-clinical care coordination.
- Conduct on-site visits to members in facilities including assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, retirement homes, and hospitals to support coordination of services and identify follow-up needs.
- Identify home safety concerns and help coordinate modifications or meal services when needed.
- Assist with member use of non-clinical support tools such as glucometers, blood pressure cuffs, and alert systems, including education, coordination, and follow-up.
- Collaborate closely with Meta Care’s support team including pharmacists, nutritionists, and social workers.
- Collaborate with Client leadership and designated diocesan contacts to ensure strong communication and coordination of services.
- Work collaboratively with Client-affiliated ministries and services including retirement homes and assisted living facilities.
- Participate in client meetings to identify needs and ensure comprehensive support.
- Develop outreach initiatives to increase awareness of available services and benefits.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of member interactions and services provided in accordance with company-approved systems, privacy protocols, and client requirements.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, PHI handling requirements, company privacy protocols, and applicable client requirements.
- Engage respectfully and professionally with eligible priests and colleagues.
- Travel as needed to member locations and events.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Care Management
- Must successfully complete background checks and all required screenings.
- Minimum 3 years of healthcare experience required.
- Preferred LPN or RN (active license not required). Ideal for nurses seeking a meaningful non-bedside, non-clinical care coordination role.
- Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish)
- Experience in clinical or medical office settings with a passion for helping individuals navigate the healthcare system through advocacy, education, and care coordination.
- Exceptional communication and listening skills with the ability to offer emotional support.
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
- A humble, service-oriented demeanor and genuine desire to support others.
- Demonstrated commitment to performing the role in a manner consistent with Catholic Social Teaching and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, including respect for human dignity, care for the vulnerable, and fidelity to the moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with healthcare professionals and the Meta Care team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Equal Employment Opportunity: Meta Care Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Skills
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