Aging Services Care Navigator

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Care Coordinator for the Milestones – CR program in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role supports admissions, discharge planning, and ongoing health assessments with an interdisciplinary team within Aging Services.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in human services and a valid Iowa driver's license; training for dependent adult abuse within 60 days of hire is expected. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human services related field (psychology, social work, therapeutic recreation) is required.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License is required.
• Dependent Adult Abuse Training within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes admissions as well as discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes initial intake assessments and ongoing physical and emotional health assessments as needed.
• Completes and updates individual care plans.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary meetings and coordinates care with other contracted health providers including Managed Care Organizations.
• Provides 1:1, small or large group therapeutic recreation.
• Supports participants with personal needs or provides direct care when needed.
• Provide assessment and interventions to participants to obtain services and complete reassessments as required.
• Assists with medication administration.
• May drive participants to and from the center.
• Completes documentation per established governing body.
• Completes administrative tasks including but not limited to filing, answering phones, participant documentation per established governing regulations and policies.
• Is knowledgeable of and adheres to HCBS Settings Rule, Participants Rights, and CARF standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of participant information.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human services (psychology, social work, therapeutic recreation)

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Care Coordinator for the Milestones – CR program in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role supports admissions, discharge planning, and ongoing health assessments with an interdisciplinary team within Aging Services.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in human services and a valid Iowa driver's license; training for dependent adult abuse within 60 days of hire is expected. Competitive benefits accompany this position.