Care Coordinator Bilingual Spanish- Care Coordination
About The Position
Person Centered Services is seeking a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking Care Coordinator to work within a health home model serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Also known as a Care Manager, this role coordinates and advocates for all aspects of each individual’s care, including health and behavioral healthcare, community supports, and other services needed to meet their needs. Care Coordinators use a person-centered, holistic, strengths-based approach and work with the individual and their service providers to help ensure the individual’s wants and needs are met. The position is hybrid. Care Coordinators attend three onsite days per week during their first 90 days; after successful completion of this period, they may transition to a hybrid schedule. Supervisors may extend the onsite requirement. New employees attend orientation Monday through Friday, with day one in person at the West Seneca, New York office. The position is listed as full-time and part-time, Monday through Friday, with an eight-hour shift and no nights.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or Licensed Registered Nurse status and two years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and one year of relevant experience.
- At least a bachelor’s degree, as required by OPWDD in New York State.
- Relevant experience providing direct care or support, coordination, and/or advocacy; examples include work as a Direct Support Professional, teacher, paraprofessional, counselor, social worker, or care manager.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Bilingual English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive, person-centered Life Plan with the individual, their circle of support, and their service provider team.
- Manage a tiered caseload and tailor services to individual needs.
- Complete enrollment and eligibility documentation.
- Meet with individuals in their homes, physician or provider offices, and other public places to conduct assessments and provide services.
- Help foster a respectful, just, and supportive environment for individuals and coworkers in alignment with the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Coordinate and advocate for individuals’ health and behavioral healthcare, community supports, and other services.
Benefits
- 20 days of paid time off in the first year, increasing to 25 days in the second year.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) with a company match of 50% of the first 6%, up to a maximum match of 3%.
- Company-paid basic life insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability.
- Lifestyle Spending Account with up to $500 for eligible wellness expenses.
- Employee discount and wellness programs, including three paid hours per week for exercise, volunteering, or personal wellness.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship options and ongoing coaching.
- New Employee Orientation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
