Care Coordinator

Person Centered Services • Penn Yan, NY

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

Person Centered Services Care Coordination Organization is seeking a social work professional to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a health home model. The Care Coordinator, also known as a Care Manager, coordinates and advocates for all aspects of an individual’s care, including health and behavioral healthcare, community supports, and other services needed to meet the individual’s needs. The role uses a person-centered, holistic, strengths-based approach and supports collaboration among the individual’s healthcare and service providers to help ensure the person’s wants and needs are met.

The position is open to social workers, care managers, case managers, and people with experience as Direct Support Professionals. Care Coordinators manage a tiered caseload and develop Life Plans with individuals and their support circles and provider teams. They also complete enrollment and eligibility documentation and meet individuals in homes, provider offices, and other public places to conduct assessments and provide services. The role supports a respectful, just, and inclusive environment for individuals and coworkers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or Licensed Registered Nurse with 2 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
• At least a bachelor’s degree is required by OPWDD in New York State.
• Relevant experience providing direct care or support, coordination, and/or advocacy for anyone; examples include Direct Support Professional, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Counselor, Social Worker, or Care Manager.
• Valid driver’s license.

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.
• Promote 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 the individual’s health and behavioral healthcare, community supports, and other services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time