Care Coordinator

MOHAWK OPPORTUNITIES, INC.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Staff training

Paid time off

30 minutes paid lunch

Job summary

Mohawk Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a Care Coordinator to support adults experiencing severe mental illness through integrated physical and behavioral health care.

The role emphasizes initiative, confidence, and building positive connections to coordinate care management services for Behavioral Health Home clients. You will perform assessments, develop person-centered care plans, coordinate referrals, and collaborate with community providers.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in human services required.
• Minimum 2 years human services with individuals experiencing mental illness, substance use disorder or developmental disabilities.
• 1 year providing in person case management preferred (assessment, care planning, knowledge of benefit entitlements, linkage to community providers and services).
• Demonstrated ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid and insurable driver's license; agency vehicles available for transporting clients; must have a personal vehicle to use for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Integrating, overseeing and monitoring all aspects of the physical and behavioral health needs for adults experiencing severe mental illness.
• Completion of individual assessments and development of a person-centered plan of care.
• Referral coordination and linkage to community services.
• Collaboration with other community service agencies and health care providers.
• In person home and community based engagement with transportation to members using the agency’s vehicles.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

BA/BS in human services

Job description

Care Coordinator

Responsibilities of the Care Coordinator: The Care Coordinator needs to demonstrate initiative, confidence, and a focus on making positive connections to coordinate care management services for the Behavioral Health Home clients. Duties include:

• Integrating, overseeing and monitoring all aspects of the physical and behavioral health needs for adults experiencing severe mental illness.
• Completion of individual assessments and development of a person-centered plan of care.
• Referral coordination and linkage to community services.
• Collaboration with other community service agencies and health care providers.
• In person home and community based engaged with transportation to members using the agency’s vehicles.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Requirements Skills/Qualifications for the Care Coordinator include:

• BA/BS in human services required.
• Minimum of 2 years human services with individuals experiencing mental illness, substance use disorder or developmental disabilities;
• 1 year providing in person case management preferred (defined as experience in assessment, care planning, knowledge of benefit entitlements, linkage to community providers and services).
• A demonstrated ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid and insurable driver's license. Agency vehicles are available for transporting clients. Must have a personal - vehicle to use for business purposes when not transporting clients.

Benefits Salary and Schedule of the Care Coordinator:

• $50,876.80/year, hourly position.
• 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday. DAY TIME HOURS AND NO ON-CALL.
• Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and 30-minute paid lunch.
• Supportive work environment.
• Make a difference helping others in a workplace where you matter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit our website at www.mohawkopportunities.org.

All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks.

Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence. Our goal is to provide services and supports that assist individuals living with mental illness to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice.