Health Home Care Coordinator - Adult (req 100910)

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Home Care Coordinator to provide essential community-based case management services. This role focuses on supporting adults with chronic medical conditions and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. The ideal candidate will develop personalized care plans, ensuring individuals access vital services such as healthcare, housing, and social support. Join a team committed to making a difference in the community, where your skills in communication and organization will be highly valued. If you're passionate about helping others achieve optimal health outcomes, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral health disorders and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of community resources and service planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in managing chronic conditions and achieving health outcomes.
• Develop individualized care plans linking to necessary services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Computer Proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in Human Services

Bachelor's Degree in Health or Human Services

Job description

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Description

Whitney Young Health (WYH), in partnership with Capital Region Health Connections, is committed to providing comprehensive community-based case management services to adults with chronic medical conditions and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, through Health Home Care Coordination across Albany and Rensselaer counties.

If you possess a desire to provide quality community-based linkages, referrals, and service planning for individuals with chronic medical conditions and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, consider joining the WYH team as a Health Home Care Coordinator.

Job Summary

Using a patient-centered approach, Health Home Care Coordinators assist individuals enrolled in the program to manage their conditions and achieve optimal health outcomes by developing individualized care plans. These plans are designed to link individuals to necessary services such as housing, healthcare, mental health and substance use providers, social services (food, entitlement benefits, transportation), community programs, and more.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of community resources, and strong time management and organizational skills. The candidate should demonstrate computer proficiency, good judgment, establish healthy boundaries, work independently, and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services or a related field, with previous experience working with people with behavioral health disorders, HIV/AIDS, children, & families, ID/DD, or substance use disorders.
• Valid NYS Driver License in good standing (verified annually), and proof of auto insurance in compliance with NYS mandatory limits and coverage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or human services related field such as psychology, sociology, social work, or nursing, with at least one year of related Health Home Care Coordination work experience in a medical setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Salary range: $21.00 - $24.00 hourly

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care