Case Manager Healthy Start

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives. We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work! The Healthy Start Case Manager plays a vital role in coordinating and implementing comprehensive case management services for pregnant women residing in the city of Syracuse. This includes conducting assessments, developing service plans, monitoring services, and providing necessary follow-up. They ensure regular face-to-face contact with clients, maintain confidentiality, and offer screening services for domestic violence and perinatal depression. The case manager also provides health education on various topics, facilitates prenatal care appointments, collaborates with relevant agencies, and offers referrals to community resources. Additionally, they are responsible for accurate documentation, maintaining case files, and attending regular meetings with their supervisor for guidance, support, and training.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Human Services or related field with 2 years of case management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must meet all health standards for health department personnel as a subcontracting agency of the Onondaga County Health Department (OCHD).
Proficiency in utilizing electronic database systems.
Strong proficiency in MS Outlook and MS Office.
Excellent customer service skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Valid N.Y.S. Driver's License.
N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry clearance.
Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client's homes and/or community facilities that may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children/adults in a challenging and active environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in facilitating educational groups with vulnerable populations preferred.
Experience working with expectant mothers and parents of children under two years of age preferred.

Responsibilities

coordinating and implementing comprehensive case management services for pregnant women residing in the city of Syracuse
conducting assessments
developing service plans
monitoring services
providing necessary follow-up
ensure regular face-to-face contact with clients
maintain confidentiality
offer screening services for domestic violence and perinatal depression
provide health education on various topics
facilitate prenatal care appointments
collaborate with relevant agencies
offer referrals to community resources
responsible for accurate documentation
maintaining case files
attending regular meetings with their supervisor for guidance, support, and training