Healthy Start Case Manager - 64086160

State of Florida

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About The Position

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.
Provides care coordination services to assist pregnant women, interconception women, infants, and children up to the age of three to obtain the health care and social support needed to reduce the risks for poor maternal and child health outcomes. This position will serve high risk pregnant women and children with health and safety concerns such as: mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, medical or developmental problems, and will also serve families under investigation for child abuse.

Requirements

• Case management experience, knowledge of maternal/child health principles and basic parenting practices.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Effective interviewing and evaluation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Basic clerical skills - including computer skills
• Knowledge of the impact of an intervention in relation to the special needs of substance abusing families and families with potential for or histories of domestic violence and/or child abuse.
• Ability to assist each participant adjust to their role as a caregiver and to manage stress.
• Ability to recognize a participant's stage of readiness to stop tobacco use and/or other substances and to provide appropriate intervention as required.
• Knowledge of child abuse and neglect indicators and the responsibility to report to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
• Knowledgeable of principles and techniques of verbal and written communication.
• Healthy Start Grant requires:
• - Associate degree with three years of public health/maternal-child health experience,
• - or licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse with four years of public health/maternal-child health experience,
• - or licensure as a Registered Nurse with three years of public health/maternal-child health experience,
• - or a four-year college degree in social sciences, a health-related field, or social work.
• Must have valid FL Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Professional home visiting experience
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Case management experience

Responsibilities

• Reviews assigned cases (prenatal/ infant screenings, referrals and transfers).
• Completes client Engagement Visits (Initial Assessments).
• Completes an Individualized Plan of Care for each client.
• Completes an Initial Family Support Plans in Collaboration with each participant and updates Family Support Plans as required.
• Provides Ongoing Care Coordination services including home visiting/tracking.
• Provides resource information and referrals to Healthy Start participants to offset risk factors.
• Provides wrap-around educational services to Health Start participants including smoking cessation, breastfeeding, parenting, and interconception education.
• Provides Prenatal and parenting education to all enrolled participants.
• Completes contacts/attempts to contact within the timeframes outlined by the Florida Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines and visit Dosages/Ticklers indicated in Well Family System for Initial Assessment, and Ongoing Care Coordination.
• Sends correspondence to clients and medical providers in accordance with Florida Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines.
• Completes case closures per Florida Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines.
• Completes Well Family System documentation and coding for services provided to Healthy Start participants.
• Screens pregnant women and postpartum women for depression using Edinburgh Depression Scale and follows approved pathway for services a needed.
• Provides mood management services using Mothers and Babies curriculum as needed.
• Screens infants and children up to the age of three for developmental delays using Ages and Stages Questionnaires and provides appropriate referrals for further assessment/services as needed.
• Screens participants for substance misuse and follows approved Healthy Start Pathway for services.
• Screens participants for domestic violence and follows approved Healthy Start Pathway for services.
• Screens participants for tobacco use as outlined in the Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines and follows approved Healthy Start Pathway for services.
• Interfaces with community partners to improve service delivery for Healthy Start participants.
• Completes EARS in HMS and Time Sheets in People First.
• Participates and assists with community activities and health fairs.
• Attends community meetings/internal committee meetings, DOH-Pasco, CNS and Healthy Start staff meetings as required.
• Attends trainings as required to enhance professional development and improve client service delivery.
• Provides consultative services to community organizations, groups, or individuals regarding the Healthy Start program.
• Assists with special projects.
• Performs other Duties as required.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Professional Development Training Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree