Care Coordinator - 00355 - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM at WellLife Network

Smithtown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

26.48

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care Coordination, Outreach Activities, Assessment, Care Planning, Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Record Keeping, Team Collaboration, Resource Management, Client Engagement, Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management, Documentation, Training, Supervision

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: Smithtown - Smithtown, NY 11787 Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $26.48 - $26.48 Hourly Make an Impact. At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day. Position Summary: Care Coordinators are responsible for working collaborative with their clientele, all their support systems to include community providers to insure support for overall health and wellness. Essential Accountabilities: Conduct outreach activities through various methods and engage individuals with chronic medical conditions, mental health issues, and/or substance use disorders, often co-occurring. Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments to determine strengths and identified needs. Prepare and revise care plans to reflect client needs and personal goals with a focus on maintaining health and wellness. Maintain contact with clients at least monthly, and more often as needed, providing telephonic as well as face to face outreach, engagement, and comprehensive service planning in the field. Advocate for and support clients to ensure access to resources necessary to support wellness/self-management and decrease frequency of emergency room visits and inpatient hospital admissions. Monitor and coordinate all care for clients, including access and maintenance of medical insurance, linkage to treatment providers and community resources. Collaborate with community providers at least monthly as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure goal-directed care planning. Conduct crisis intervention when needed and follow up accordingly. Maintain detailed, timely, and accurate record keeping in an electronic medical record. Coordinate with supervisor, office manager, and health home outreach team in a timely manner to ensure accurate caseload status (including enrollments, closures, and screen outs). Complete all required monthly documentation as required to ensure continuity of engaged clients’ medical insurance and to ensure appropriate and accurate billing. Work as part of a care management team, attend and participate in weekly team meeting to provide feedback and share resource information relating to client needs, issues and concerns. Be responsible for reporting/coordinating daily office and field schedules with other members of the team and supervisor Offer resources and serve as a consultant to all team members on medical/psychosocial/substance use issues as well as social service needs. Attend periodic trainings to enhance skill level and learn about wellness self-management and best practice skills. Participate in bi-weekly individual supervision to address concerns/issues and improve skill development. Be responsible for agency vehicles, including upkeep, documentation, and gas card when assigned. Be responsible for agency cell phone, laptop, and associated items. Follow program guidelines as outlined in the personnel manual. Report to the program administration any issues and/or concerns on a regular/as needed basis while working in the field. Other Responsibilities: Maintain confidentiality at all times. Participate in activities of other staff members in their absence or during periods of staff shortage. Represent the agency at meetings, trainings not otherwise specified. Ability to work flexible schedule as work schedule and locations are subject to change What You’ll Gain Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience. Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching). Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days. Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support. Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities. Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families. Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in Human Services required; New York State driver’s license and access to a vehicle required

Responsibilities

Care Coordinators work collaboratively with clients and their support systems to ensure overall health and wellness. They conduct assessments, prepare care plans, advocate for clients, and maintain contact to monitor progress.