Care Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish)

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Bilingual (Spanish speaking) Care Coordinator to support youth in our Health Home program. The role involves guiding enrollees and guardians through the health care system, developing relationships with service providers, and tracking interventions and outcomes.

The candidate reports to the CARE MANAGER SUPERVISOR, HEALTH SERVICES. Hours are 35 per week, onsite with possible hybrid schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with two years' experience required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Experience as a Case Planner; Care Coordinator; Case Manager and/or Case Worker in a social service setting.
• Experience with Child Welfare; ACS; and Foster Care is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Obtain required Care Management enrollment consents from the individual or legal guardian.
• Complete initial and ongoing needs assessments (CANS) to determine the individual’s most appropriate level of care management.
• Responsible for the overall management of the patient’s Individualized Plan of Care and coordinate services as per acuity level.
• Support adherence to treatment recommendations and monitor patient needs across medical, mental health, and social services.
• Communicate effectively with clients and families, considering language, literacy, and cultural preferences.
• Engage in discharge planning and ensure post-discharge services are in place when hospital stays occur.
• Attend ongoing trainings to enhance skills for the Care Manager role.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Bilingual (Spanish speaking) Care Coordinator to support the youth in our Health Home program. In this role you will guide program enrollees and their caretakers (legal guardians) through the health care system by assisting with access issues, developing relationships with service providers, and tracking interventions and outcomes.

Reports to: CARE MANAGER SUPERVISOR, HEALTH SERVICES

Hours: 35 hours, Non-Exempt (Staff are expected to be onsite as requested. Hybrid schedules may be provided based on program needs and leadership discretion.)

Care Coordinators with two years experience or less $48-53K Annually

Care Coordinators with two years experience or more $50-55k Annually

Major Duties:

• Obtains required Care Management enrollment consents from the individual or legal guardian


• Completes initial and ongoing needs assessments (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths; CANS) to determine the individual’s most appropriate level of care management.


• Responsible for the overall management of the patient’s Individualized Plan of Care. Through the creation of an Individual Plan of Care the Care Manager is able to:


• Coordinate the enrollee’s provision of services including as per their acuity level.


• Support adherence to treatment recommendations


• Monitor and evaluate a patient’s needs, including prevention, wellness, medical, mental health, care transitions, and social and community services where appropriate.


• Meets client contact requirements (keeping in mind that caseloads may be “blended”):


• Care Managers serving children will be required to have some face-face visits on a consistent schedule as per the mandates of their acuity level (high, medium, or low).


• Meets Care Management documentation requirements in a timely and accurate manner by effectively utilizing designated Care Management Portal (Medicaid Analytics Performance Portal; MAPP) and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) as needed


• Functions as an advocate for clients within the agency and external service providers


• Promotes wellness and prevention by linking enrollees with resources and services based on their individual needs and preferences


• Educate the child/caregiver on care of chronic conditions, immunization, screening and other preventive interventions.


• Helps clients to obtain and maintain public benefits necessary to gain health care services, including Medicaid and cash assistance eligibility, Social Security, SNAP, housing, legal services, employment and training supports, and others.


• Effectively communicates and shares information with the individual and their families and other caregivers with appropriate consideration for language, literacy and cultural preferences.


• Conducts care planning meetings/conferences and serves as an interdisciplinary team member to effectively provide/coordinate comprehensive and holistic care


• Identifies available community-based resources and actively manages appropriate referrals, access, engagement, follow-up and coordination of services


• In the event of hospital admissions, actively engages in the discharge planning process ensuring that the patient has all recommended post discharge services in place prior to discharge


• Attends and participates in ongoing staff development trainings to enhance skills needed to effectively meet the demands of the Care Manager position


• Ensure that child has periodic evaluations and follow up treatment for dental, vision and hearing care, following Medicaid EPSDT guidelines


• All other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

Education and/or credential requirements are determined by children’s acuity level and requires one or more of the following:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with two years’ experience required


• Bilingual Spanish/English speaking candidates are highly encouraged to apply


• Must have previous experience as a Case Planner; Care Coordinator; Case Manager and/or Case Worker in a social service setting


• Experience with Child Welfare; ACS; and Foster Care is helpful

The candidate must possess the following Experience:

• Relevant expertise and experience in serving children and families in child welfare, developmental disabilities, mental health, healthcare and/or other systems as well as those receiving preventive services.


• Care Coordinators serving high acuity enrollees will be required to have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the needs of such children and their families as evidenced by additional years of experience, education, or training.


• Care Coordinators assigned to children who have medical fragility must have extensive experience in coordinating their care


• Experience providing service coordination and information, linkages, and referrals for community-based services.