Culture Vision at Consumer Direct Care Network

At CDCN, we strive to create a workplace where everyone is supported and motivated to be their best; we collaborate on shared goals and celebrate our accomplishments.

WE WELCOME YOU INTO A GROWING COMPANY

Consumer Direct Care Network is all about caring for people. Care is at our core, and we strive to live up to it every day. We provide services in 14 states across the USA, and our programs grow every year. We specialize in home and community-based services that support individuals with disabilities and older adults so they can remain in their homes and communities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Application Development Manager plans, directs and coordinates all activities related to software development and data integrations between the various systems. This position manages the teams that deliver these products and works to ensure that the products meet the requirements, delivery schedule, and quality expected by the business.

JOB DUTIES

Responsible for hiring, developing, leading, and training talented, creative and innovative development resources
Establish and enforce the tools, techniques, principles and practices of the development department
Translate business requirements into functional software
Foster and maintains highly effective internal partnerships with all departments including Business Analysts, IT Infrastructure, Product Management, Software Quality Assurance (Testing) and different business units
Support, troubleshoot and repair software issues faced by the business in a timely manner
Provide business, data, application and technology consulting in pre-feasibility and feasibility discussions with IT team members and business partners
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time for business meetings, leadership collaboration, training, conferences, and other company-related activities as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience leading development efforts in software development or related position, experience managing medium and large project/development teams
Experience in all aspects of Software Development Life Cycle including but not limited to architecting solutions, designing applications, coding, unit testing and implementing utilizing a variety of tools and technologies.
Must be able to successfully pass National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation
Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours, if needed, to meet the job requirements
Employees must provide their own reliable internet if working a remote/hybrid position

The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the company

CDCN helps people who self-direct their in-home care by coordinating a nationwide network of caregivers and handling Medicaid payments. Clients and families choose how their home care is organized, and CDCN provides access to caregivers, scheduling, oversight, and payer support to implement that plan. The company differentiates itself with its national reach, large caregiver network (over 138,000), and focus on caregiver development and mission-driven values, supported by a long history since 1990. Its goal is to help people live safely, healthily, and independently at home by delivering personalized, in-home care.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Missoula, Montana

Founded

1990

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

2025 employee ownership supports retention and recruiting in a labor-starved caregiving market.
Expanded 2026 Tennessee website and program workflows improve caregiver onboarding and compliance.
2026 state contract renewal visibility supports cross-selling new Medicaid waivers and brokerage services.

What critics are saying

State Medicaid rate pressure hits TennCare fees on July 1, 2026, squeezing margins.
Washington's 2025-2027 SEIU contract raises labor costs and union bargaining leverage.
Large-state fiscal intermediary scrutiny after 2026 New York CDPAP fraud litigation threatens CDCN's model.

What makes Consumer Direct Care Network unique

2025 EOT gives employees over 30% ownership across 14 states.
CDCN serves self-directed in-home care for disability, chronic illness, and aging clients.
Tennessee contract runs through June 30, 2028, anchoring recurring Medicaid administration revenue.

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