Care Coordination Specialist

Bridgeway•Galesburg, IL

5d•$17 - $26

About The Position

The role of the Care Coordination Specialist is to provide full intake assessment and initial goal setting/treatment planning for new consumers in the Open Access process. Ensuring connection to the appropriate services deemed necessary from assessment and individual needs. Assist with referrals for residential, adults with recent crisis events, special targeted populations and community services as it relates in the individualized treatment plan. Work with both internal and external providers to ensure appropriate services are in place. Assist in follow-up assessments as necessary. To learn more about this position, please read the summarized list of duties below:

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or Master’s degree (M.A./M.S.) from four-year college or university in the human services field and prefer at least one year of direct care experience working with persons with disabilities.
Must also have reliable transportation.
Employment with Bridgeway is conditional upon completion of all background checks.

Responsibilities

Screening and assessment of new consumer referrals through the open access process or to assist clinical staff for new intakes of consumers for services.
Development of initial diagnosis based on information received from assessment process or internal/external information.
Development of initial treatment plan, goals and objectives based on consumer presentation, diagnoses and needs
Screen consumers at time of service to ensure stability and any signs of suicidal or homicidal ideations. If present, will ensure consumer’s safety and connection to mobile crisis response team