Care Manager

ELMCREST CHILDRENS CENTER INC • City of Binghamton, NY

8d • $24 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Manager provides service coordination for children who have been diagnosed with serious emotional issues, developmental disabilities, chronic medical conditions, or have experienced complex trauma. The program supports children in the least-restrictive home or community setting while linking children and their families to services which provide opportunities for improving health and well-being. They assess the need for services, develop service plans, complete home visits and link the child and caregiver to identified services. The Care Manager assists in stabilizing the child's environment and advocates for the child and family’s needs. Care Manager’s responsibilities are established by the Department of Health and the Children’s Health Home of Upstate New York.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Arts or Science with 2 years of relevant experience, OR a license as a Registered Nurse with 2 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s with one year of relevant experience.
• Some afternoon/evening hours available.
• Willing to travel.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Successfully complete all mandatory trainings, background checks, and certifications as required by Elmcrest, the Department of Health and the Children’s Health Home of Upstate New York.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time.
• Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.
• Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.

Nice To Haves

• Highly motivated, independent, organized, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a single point of contact to manage, on a continuous basis, all of the unique medical, behavioral, and social needs of families.
• Assesses the need for services.
• Develops service plans.
• Completes home visits.
• Links the child and caregiver to identified services.
• Assists in stabilizing the child's environment.
• Advocates for the child and family’s needs.

What This Job Offers

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