Care Coordinator

Jobtailor; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington state seeks a Care Coordinator to provide intensive care coordination and comprehensive care management, working primarily in the field. You will coordinate medical and social services, and facilitate communication among clients, providers, families, and caregivers.

The role emphasizes advocacy for diverse communities, independent work, and strong communication skills to develop recovery plans and connect clients with needed resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral/Health Sciences or related field with 1 year direct human services experience, or Bachelor's with 2 years.
• Ability to assess client health and functional status and develop recovery plans.
• Advocacy skills and sensitivity to diverse groups.
• Ability to engage with communities of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to build effective relationships with coworkers, community agencies and the public.
• Ability to defuse difficult situations with sensitivity and assertiveness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical and social services including long-term care, transportation, food services, mental health advocacy, and referrals.
• Facilitate communication between clients' medical providers, family and other caregivers.

Skills

Assess health status

Advocacy

Community engagement

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Planning and coordination

Interpersonal relationships

De-escalation

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral/Health Sciences or related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Care Coordinators are based primarily in the field while providing both intensive care coordination and comprehensive care management.

As a Care Coordinator you will provide coordination of medical and social services needed such as, long-term care, transportation, food services, mental health advocacy, medical specialist and referral appointments; while facilitating communication between the clients medical providers, family, and other caregivers.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Behavioral or Health Sciences or related field and 1 year of experience providing direct human services to clients, preferably in a community setting OR Bachelor's Degree in an equivalent field and at least 2 years of experience providing direct human services to clients, preferably in a community setting OR An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the work
• Demonstrated ability to assess client health and functional status, understand and develop appropriate recovery plans and make clear and concise recommendations
• Demonstrated advocacy skills and sensitivity to the needs and values of diverse groups
• Demonstrates an ability to engage with communities of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized communities
• Demonstrates an understanding of institutional barriers to services
• Demonstrated ability, willingness and commitment to support an environment that advocates and creates a sense of belonging for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds
• Knowledge of the local providers, services and resources, as well as the formal and informal support networks available in the service area
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format
• Ability to work independently, with good judgment and a minimum of supervision
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate work assignments and/or projects
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, community agencies, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment
• Ability to defuse difficult situations recognizing the need for sensitivity as well as assertiveness