Care Coordinator Bilingual Spanish

Person Centered Services Care Coordination Organization, LLC; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Holidays 13

Health insurance

401(k) match 50% up to 3%

Life insurance & long-term disability

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Person Centered Services Care Coordination Organization, LLC is seeking a Social Work Professional to work within a health home model serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Care Coordinator, also known as a Care Manager, collaborates with health care and community providers to ensure needs are met and coordinates services including health, behavioral health care, and supports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with 2 years relevant experience or Master's degree with 1 year relevant experience
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required by OPWDD in NYS
• Relevant experience includes direct care or support, coordination, and/or advocacy for anyone (examples: Direct Support Professional, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Counselor, Social Worker, Care Manager)
• Valid driver's license required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required

Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive, person-centered Life Plan with the individual and their circle of support and entire service provider team
• Effectively manage a tiered caseload, tailoring services to individual needs
• Completes enrollment and eligibility documentation
• Meets with individuals in their homes, physician/provider offices, and other public places to conduct assessments and provide services
• Commits to a respectful, just, and supportive environment aligned with diversity, equity, and inclusion

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with 2 years relevant experience

Master's degree with 1 year relevant experience

Job description

Why Work For Person Centered Services?

When you join the Person Centered Services team, you can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while also reaching your own career goals.

Benefits For Full-time Positions Include

• 20 Days of paid time off (PTO) in your first year! Increasing to 25 Days in your second year!
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance plans for you to choose what best fits your needs (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401(k) - the Company matches 50% of the first 6% up to a maximum of 3%
• Company paid benefits: basic life insurance, long-term disability, and a Lifestyle Spending Account with a benefit of up to $500 set aside for employees to spend on wellness eligible expenses!
• Employee Discount and Wellness Programs - Currently providing 3 paid hours per week for exercise, volunteering or personal wellness!
• Professional development opportunities including mentorship program options and ongoing coaching

New Employee Orientation (NEO)

• All new team members participate in NEO offered Monday - Friday both onsite and online.
• Day one includes in-person training at our West Seneca, NY office, where new team members are introduced to our culture, values, and the foundations of Care Coordination.

Hybrid Schedule

• Care Coordinators are required to attend three onsite days per week during the first 90 days to support on boarding and integration
• After successfully completing this period, team members may transition to a hybrid schedule for added flexibility. Supervisors may extend the on-site requirement if needed.

Similar career paths include Care Manager, Social Worker, and Direct Support Professional.

Person Centered Services Care Coordination Organization is looking for a passionate Social Work Professional to work within a health home model serving people with intellectual and development disabilities. The Care Coordinator also known as a Care Manager has an overall responsibility for coordinating and advocating for all aspects of the individual’s care including, but not limited to, health and behavioral healthcare, community supports, and other services required to meet the needs of the individual. Care Coordinators and Social Workers use a person-centered, holistic approach, where each person being served has their health care and other service providers collaborate to ensure their wants and needs are met. We’re in the business of helping people and always using a strengths-based approach.

Social workers, care managers, and case managers are encouraged to apply! If you have worked as a Direct Support Professional this may be the right fit for you.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive, person-centered Life Plan with the individual and their circle of support, as well as their entire service provider team.
• Effectively manage a tiered caseload, while tailoring services to individual needs. Similar responsibilities as a Care Manager.
• Completes enrollment and eligibility documentation.
• Meets with individuals in their homes, physician/provider offices, and other public places to conduct assessments and provide services.
• Commits to a respectful, just, and supportive environment for individuals and coworkers aligning with the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR a Licensed Registered Nurse with 2 years relevant experience OR Master's degree with 1 year of relevant experience
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required by OPWDD in NYS
  • Relevant experience consists of providing direct care or support, coordination, and/or advocacy for anyone. Examples: Direct Support Professional, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Counselor, Social Worker, Care Manager, etc.
• Valid driver's license
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, required.

Additional Details

• Full-time & Part-time
• Monday - Friday
• 8 Hour Shift
• No nights
• Hybrid

Person Centered Services has a commitment to equal employment opportunity for all staff and applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as staff selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, staff programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.