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Care Coordinator

The Jewish Board

Douglaston, NY
24 days ago

Job Description

As a Care Coordinator, you will connect individuals with chronic health conditions to vital services, helping them optimize their health outcomes. You'll work collaboratively to develop personalized care plans while providing crucial care management and support in both office and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Link adults and children with chronic behavioral health and medical conditions to necessary services
  • Assess risk and needs, develop person-centered care plans
  • Provide care management services and track appointments
  • Educate members and coordinate health and community services
  • Respond to members' information and referral questions
  • Complete required documentation
  • Assist members in accessing and retaining needed services

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreation therapy, counseling, community mental health, child and family studies, sociology, or speech and hearing
  • Two years of experience in providing direct services or case management to mentally disabled or chronically ill individuals
  • Experience working in interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience providing care management or coordination in a medical or behavioral health environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Fluency in a second language such as Spanish, Russian, or Creole
  • Specific experience with target populations for Health Home Plus or Adult Home Plus members