Care Coordinator

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Chicago, IL

27d•$47,000 - $48,000

About The Position

We are looking for a full-time Care Coordinator to join our NYAP Baltimore-Chicago, IL office! Salary: $48,500/yr. Hours: 40 hours a week Monday-Friday with varying start/end times depending on client and caseload needs. Position Summary: The Care Coordinator works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in coordinating care for individuals served in the community to support independence. Working At NYAP: NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members. Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more! Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year! Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family! 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year! Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k) Tuition Assistance Work Anniversary Trips! Peace leave Parental leave Flexible schedule Mileage Reimbursement

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related Human Services field
Two years of professional experience working in community-based services, providing care coordination.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
Reliable car and unrestricted driver's license with insurance $100,000/300,000 liability coverage
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Works well independently and as a team member
Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mental illness is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordination of care with family, Primary Care Provider, and other community provider
Assist clients in medical appointment coordination
Coordinates with the NYAP Nurse and Psychiatrist virtual Telehealth appointments with client
Assist client in Vocational and employment services.
Assists client in medication refills and promotes medication compliance.
Link clients to natural, social, community, and family supports.
Works closely with all members of the treatment team to ensure client is receiving the recommended care on treatment plan.
Actively and directly, engage with the client to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.
Interact with the client to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting the client in achieving identified goals.
Advocate on behalf of individuals served
Function fluently in usage of electronic health record system.
Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and the program’s fiscal guidelines
Document all contact with clients and collaterals, and complete case activities
Establish connections for families with necessary resources, and use listening, interviewing, and problem-solving techniques
Work collaboratively with members of the team to ensure effective coordination of care.
Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and the program’s fiscal guidelines
Other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Benefits

Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
22 Days Off Each Year!
Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips!
Peace leave
Parental leave
Flexible schedule
Mileage Reimbursement