Care Manager

ELMCREST CHILDRENS CENTER INC • Village of Mexico, NY

4d • 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 Care Manager serves as a single point of contact to manage, on a continuous basis, all of the unique medical, behavioral, and social needs of families. 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.
• Highly motivated, independent, organized, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Act with integrity and behave in a manner consistent with our policies, Code of Conduct and any regulatory and ethical guidelines.
• Utilize practices and techniques professionals train to interact with children, families and co-workers appropriately.
• Open to new experiences and learning new skills and information that can improve professional development, progressive work environments and support the mission of Elmcrest.
• Display the necessary passion and empathetic abilities to serve the Elmcrest mission.
• Committed to improve the lives of children and families.
• Value human dignity and have respect for others.
• Actively seek out diverse approaches and points of view.
• Systemically observe, analyze and utilize self-reflection to improve actions or results.
• Listen to constructive feedback and concerns and maintain positive relationships in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a single point of contact to manage, on a continuous basis, all of the unique medical, behavioral, and social needs of families.
• Assess the need for services.
• Develop service plans.
• Complete home visits.
• Link the child and caregiver to identified services.
• Assist in stabilizing the child's environment.
• Advocate for the child and family’s needs.

What This Job Offers

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