Care Coordinator

Bridges Healthcare • New Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Care Coordinator provides culturally competent services that link children and youth with special health care needs and their families to services and resources in a coordinated effort to maximize the potential of the children and provide them with optimal health care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing or other related field or Registered Nurse licensed in CT, BSN.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of treatment planning process.
• Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Access to reliable transportation on a consistent basis, valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required
• Experience with children and youth who have special health care needs and their families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying children with special health care needs at each medical home
• Conduct patient and family assessments as requested by families or providers to identify needs, strengths, and resources
• Engage children, youth, and families in the development of an individualized Care Plan based on family strengths, needs, and goals
• Coordinate implementation of Care Plans, including ongoing monitoring and periodic evaluation
• Make referrals, work with providers to arrange enrollment or admission, and help families access desired or needed services
• Make home visits based on the needs of children, youth, and families
• Provide children, youth, and families with information, education, and support regarding medical conditions, available resources, and effective partnerships with healthcare providers
• Assist families to access needed respite care, extended services funds, and other resources
• Coordinate communication, referrals, and information sharing among agency programs, providers, and community agencies to reduce duplication of services
• Maintain collaborative relationships with program partners, specialists, healthcare providers, and community resources
• Develop and maintain relationships with community and statewide resources and participate in related groups and organizations, including The Family Support Network
• Conduct data collection activities as required by agency and funder
• Attend staff, intake evaluation and interagency meetings as required
• Attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled supervisory meetings
• Maintain accurate records of all client contact and collateral work
• Complete all record keeping and evaluation activities as required
• Attend educational training in related areas
• Promote the agency's services, programs, image and philosophy
• Maintain timely and complete individual case files and strict confidentiality
• Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Medical and Dental with significant employer contribution to the premiums and HSA (if chosen as your plan)
• 403(b) with a generous employer contribution
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation with 22 days to start
• paid personal days
• paid sick time
• paid winter holiday break days
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level