Care Coordinator Camden County

Diocese of Camden; New Jersey; On-site; USD 54,800 - 58,355; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Camden seeks a Care Coordinator for full-time work in Camden County and surrounding areas. This exempt role is 35 hours per week and reports to the Director, Care Coordination and Consultation.

You will perform in-home and community assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate services, and advocate for patients while ensuring HIPAA confidentiality. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• RN or MSW with current New Jersey license and CPR certification.
• Minimum of 3 years health care experience, preferably in community/home care, care coordination, discharge planning or case management.
• Highly organized and ability to work autonomously.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination for individuals in the community.
• Establish effective relationships with patients, families, professionals, payers and others.
• Conduct face-to-face assessments in home, community or medical settings.
• Educate patients and families to understand services and self-management.
• Develop individualized care/service plans and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team work

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN

MSW

New Jersey license

Job description

Care Coordinator, Full time- Camden County and surrounding areas

Reports to: Director, Care Coordination and Consultation

FLSA Status: Exempt- Full time (35 hours/week)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing care coordination for individuals in the community for the Diocesan VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services.
• Establish effective and respectful relationships with patients, families, professionals, payers and other relevant parties.
• Accurately conduct face to face assessments (in the home, community or medical setting) on the person’s physical, social, psychological, financial status, family caregiver support, as appropriate, to identify the person’s strengths and limitations related to the identified concern.
• Use teaching skills to ensure understanding by patient/ family regarding available services and self-management.
• Work with patients and families to set appropriate goals and support the patient and family in reaching the goals using the skills of coaching and consultation.
• Develop an individualized care/service plan with the patient (and family as appropriate) that identifies priorities and desired outcomes, strategies and resources needed to achieve them. Monitor and adjust the plan as needed in collaboration with members of the individual’s health care team.
• Refer and facilitate access to services and directly access services if indicated. Monitor delivery of services and act as an advocate.
• Consider cost of services and work within program or patients budget to maintain quality of care/services.
• Evaluate individual outcomes of Care Coordination participants.
• Acknowledges patient’s rights on confidentiality issues, maintains confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Continues to educate self on providing quality care, professional, personal and spiritual growth.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position is 35 hours per week based upon employee availability and staffing needs.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or MSW Social Work. Current license in New Jersey. CPR Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in health care, preferably community setting, home care, care coordination, discharge planning or case management.
• Highly organized and ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment, leadership, communication, counseling/consultation, problem solving and teaching.
• Core values consistent with patient and care giver center approach to care.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, non-verbal and technical) required.

COMPETENCIES:

This position requires a person who is dedicated to improving the health and safety of seniors and disabled individuals through consultation and coordination of care. The person must be able to work independently in the community while collaborating with various community partners to access to health care and social services for the individuals we serve. The person will display a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Collaboration and team work are key competencies for this position.

In addition, the following competencies must be present: Problem solving, Sensitivity, Accountability, Ability to document effectively, Team work, Interpersonal skills, Ethics, Initiative, Dependability, Interpersonal skills, good judgement, Initiative and Diversity.

Salary Pay Range: $39.78-$42.36 per hour