Health Home Care Coordinator

TAG MedStaffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is seeking a Health Home Care Coordinator for an on-site role in Brooklyn, NY. You will outreach to engage eligible individuals, coordinate access to healthcare, behavioral health, and social services, and help enroll in Medicaid and other programs.

Responsibilities include needs assessments, field visits, documentation, and ongoing client support to achieve health and social outcomes. A high school diploma and NY driver's license are required, with 2+ years in care coordination

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid New York State driver's license with clean driving record.
• Minimum 2 years of care coordination or related experience.
• Experience with chronic health or behavioral health services preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic databases.

Responsibilities

• Engage eligible individuals via community, phone, and electronic outreach to enroll in services.
• Coordinate access to healthcare, behavioral health, social services, and community resources.
• Perform initial needs assessments and field visits to identify client needs and barriers.
• Assist with Medicaid and benefit applications and entitlements.
• Monitor progress toward goals and address barriers to care.
• Maintain accurate client records and required reports in electronic systems.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Organization

Problem-solving

Independent fieldwork

Confidentiality

Client documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic databases

Internet-based systems

Client documentation

Job description

Job Overview - Health Home Care Coordinator Compensation: $26/hour Location: Brooklyn, NY Schedule: Monday to Friday (On-Site)

Responsibilities as the Health Home Care Coordinator:

• Client Outreach: Conduct community, telephone, and electronic outreach to engage eligible individuals and coordinate enrollment in available services.
• Care Coordination: Connect clients with healthcare, behavioral health, social services, benefits, and other community-based resources.
• Needs Assessment: Complete initial assessments and field visits to identify client needs, barriers, and appropriate support services.
• Benefits Navigation: Assist clients with applications for Medicaid and other eligible benefits, entitlements, and community programs.
• Client Support: Monitor progress toward individualized goals and help clients address barriers to maintaining healthcare and social services.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate client records, progress notes, service activity, and required program reporting within electronic systems.

Qualifications for the Health Home Care Coordinator:

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
• Licensure: Valid New York State driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Experience: 2+ years of care coordination, case management, community outreach, social services, or related experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience working with individuals with chronic health, behavioral health, or complex social service needs and knowledge of community resources is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic databases, internet-based systems, and client documentation is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong communication, client advocacy, organization, problem-solving, confidentiality, and independent fieldwork skills are required.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.