HEALTH HOMES+ CARE COORDINATOR - Central Islip, NY

Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc•East Patchogue, NY

8d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The employee will be directly responsible for managing a caseload of 20 individuals with chronic physical health, mental/behavioral health, and social needs. The main goal of the employee will be to assist individuals in reducing avoidable emergency room visits and hospital admissions by providing care management services. Services will be provided to the individual through linkage and referral to appropriate community services. Engage with members a minimum of 4x a month. Coordinate services with community providers, hospitals, and family members. Complete comprehensive assessments, and develop the client care plan goals. Monitor and document services provided and the progression of goals. Capture the engagement of clients in detailed progress notes.

Requirements

Experience working with individuals living with a severe mental illness
Experience in managing a full caseload
Experience in managing time and productivity effectively and adhering to strict deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast pace environment
Excellent communication and written skills
Computer knowledge, including but not limited to Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, outlook, outlook calendar)
Ability to work as part of a team with co-workers and with other colleagues as necessary.
Experience working with a High level of comfort working with multiple electronic systems with ease.
Cultural sensitivity and the ability to relate/work with diverse groups, community agencies, schools, and the general public.
Strong organizational skills with a focus on detail.
Ability to follow directions and communicate well (orally and in writing)
Valid Driver's License and Insured Vehicle.
PPD test with Proof

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mental health terminology and community resources is a plus

Responsibilities

Managing a caseload of 20 individuals with chronic physical health, mental/behavioral health, and social needs.
Assisting individuals in reducing avoidable emergency room visits and hospital admissions by providing care management services.
Providing services through linkage and referral to appropriate community services.
Engaging with members a minimum of 4x a month.
Coordinating services with community providers, hospitals, and family members.
Completing comprehensive assessments.
Developing client care plan goals.
Monitoring and documenting services provided and the progression of goals.
Capturing the engagement of clients in detailed progress notes.
Assuming other duties as assigned by the Director or Supervisor of HH to complete tasks for the program.