Assessor Coordinator Degree
About The Position
Under the direction of the manager and as part of the interdisciplinary team, the Assessor Coordinator – Degree is responsible for the full scope of case management services. Case management is patient-centered, strength based, flexible, cost-conscious and quality driven. One of the key functions of case management is to advocate for and coordinate resources based on assessed needs. The Assessor Coordinator – Degree works within Primary Health Care and is one of the entry points for patients needing access and navigation support to community, home care, long-term care and acute care services. The core functions of case management practice include referral intake, engagement, care planning, monitoring, evaluation, and termination/discharge. The Assessor Coordinator – Degree liaises with other services within the network area and throughout the province, in an endeavor to provide the right service at the right time and in the right place.
Requirements
- Degree in a health or social science related field
- Time management skills
- Communication skills including ability to provide educational presentations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to facilitate applications/participate in integrative case management
- Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
- Knowledge in client case management and process facilitation
- Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies
- Empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
- Accurate observation/documentation of patient related info
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations and legislation pertaining to area of practice
- Knowledge of community resources
- Advocacy, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) dated within six (6) months including a vulnerable sector search (required for interview)
Responsibilities
- Full scope of case management services
- Advocate for and coordinate resources based on assessed needs
- Provide access and navigation support to community, home care, long-term care and acute care services
- Referral intake, engagement, care planning, monitoring, evaluation, and termination/discharge
- Liaise with other services within the network area and throughout the province
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
