Care Navigator at Area Substance Abuse Council

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

22.71

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care Coordination, Case Management, Patient Support, Community Resources, Documentation, Collaboration, Confidentiality, Training, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Assessment Review, Referral Management, Progress Tracking, Resource Promotion, Appointment Scheduling, Benefit Applications

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC. Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community. As a full-time Care Navigator in Linn County, your role will be to provide care coordination and supportive services to patients in the area. You'll utilize an intensive case management model to link patients to services such as childcare, transportation, housing, employment, and education in order to help patients overcome barriers to their long term recovery. Key Duties: Review the medical and mental health assessments of all referred/assigned patients and assure the necessary connection and follow up with providers. Meet individually with patients throughout their treatment. Develop work plans with the patient to address remove obstacles as they receive treatment and record progress. Collaborate with the clinical staff to identify needs for the patients. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the various community providers and resources in the region area served. Provide support for patients needing assistance with child care, housing, benefit applications, job search and other stabilization support services. Assist in scheduling appointments/make referrals to community resources as needed. Document all interactions in the electronic records system and maintain records to track referrals and impact of making referrals to community resources to report patient participation in resources where a referral was made as required by the program or grant assigned. Promote the treatment programs and collect materials to present to community partners. Complete required training including certification in data programs, case management, SOAR. Participate in planning and information meetings with other Care Navigators. Maintain strict confidentiality, in accordance with HIPAA and 42CFR. Requirements Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and one year of related work experience. This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to pass an extensive background check. Salary and Benefits ASAC offers a competitive compensation with a starting wage of $22.71. Additional compensation is available for candidates with extensive experience. Staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, FSA, company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, Travel Reimbursement policy, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and a generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan. Join the area’s leader in prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders and problem gambling. Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career. ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Care Navigator will provide care coordination and supportive services to patients, linking them to essential resources to overcome barriers to recovery. This includes developing work plans, collaborating with clinical staff, and maintaining documentation of patient interactions.