Care Coordinator: Integrated Health and Community Services

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS); Newport (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is seeking a Care Coordinator to link individuals with physical and behavioral health services, housing, education, and employment supports, centered on person-first care.

You will assess needs, build partnerships with community providers, and coordinate services aligned with current treatment plans to promote wellness and recovery in Newport and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Promote community integration of individuals and assist/encourage natural supports necessary.
• Counsel clients about the use of the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 988, local hotlines, warm lines, mobile crisis, and other needed resources.
• Assess clients need/desire in accessing benefits, such as Medicaid and financial assistance.
• Develop partnerships with a variety of community services and supports.
• Contact any clients that have been discharged from an inpatient setting within 24 hours of discharge to connect them to services.
• Provide service coordination with a medical focus among internal and external providers.
• Reviews schedule daily and contacts clients that no show and reschedule immediately. Discusses barriers to attending appointments.

Job description

The Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is seeking a Care Coordinator to link individuals with physical and behavioral health services, housing, education, and employment supports, centered on person-first care.

You will assess needs, build partnerships with community providers, and coordinate services aligned with current treatment plans to promote wellness and recovery in Newport and surrounding areas.