Transition Coordinator - Part Time - Mahoning County

CareStar, Inc.•Youngstown, OH

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

CareStar, Inc. is seeking a Transition Coordinator to join their Transitional Services program. This role is responsible for assisting individuals in living in their homes and communities by assessing needs, developing care plans, and connecting them with services. The position is part-time and involves remote work with field visits in Mahoning County and surrounding areas. CareStar, founded in 1988, is a leader in long-term care case management and population health, with a mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age or older.
High School Diploma or higher education level.
Minimum of 12 months of experience delivering services in a healthcare, behavioral health or social services setting.
Experience advocating on behalf of individuals with chronic illness, mental health and/or substance use disorders, and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

Act as point-of-contact to assist the individual to live in his/her home and/or community.
Assist individuals served with linkages to service providers and community resources as needed.
Identify barriers to compliance with individual’s healthcare regime, appointments and screenings.
Work with individuals to create solutions to identified barriers and empower individuals to manage physician, and/or other key medical professionals, contacts, appointments and/or screenings.
Communicate and collaborate with the individual’s healthcare team, including, but not limited to, the facility Social Worker and Waiver Case Manager.
Adheres to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
Understands and complies with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
Maintains confidentiality as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
Follows the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.