Care Coordinator; 4401-205-N

at  Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens

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For over 117 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
Care Coordination provides services to individuals with a history of serious mental illness and/or multiple hospitalizations. Services are tailored to meet individual needs. Services include treatment planning, connecting patients with necessary mental and physical health providers, medication education and management, assistance with benefits and entitlements, client empowerment, and Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or a related health/human services field with two (2) years of direct work with the target population. OR Degree/certification in Medical and Clinical Assistance or Health professional field.
• Knowledge of the community medical resources and their financial requirements.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in second language preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours and days – including weekends/evenings/holidays according to needs of a 24/7 program.
• Able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Able to climb stairs and make home visits.
• Able to stretch and bend to retrieve files.
• Able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, & office equipment.
• Able to read printed materials and computer screens.
• Able to sit and work on the computer for long periods of time.
• Able to travel to multiple locations as needed.

Please refer the Job description for details