Social Services Caseworker - Care Coordination

Mindlance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance in New York City is seeking a Social Services Coordinator for a 7+ weeks contract. Under supervision, you will provide social services to clients and assess eligibility for public assistance programs, with a focus on coordinating care for patients in the community.

The role emphasizes care coordination tasks, referrals to medical, mental health and housing services, post-discharge follow-up, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Provide social services to clients, assess eligibility for public assistance programs.
• Care coordination tasks, in-person or telephonic, with patient escort as needed.
• Schedule management to allow field work, engagement, follow-up, documentation, and admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides social services to clients/patients and determines eligibility for services.
• Coordinate field/in-person or telephonic care and escort of patients.
• Manage schedule to allow for field work, face-to-face engagement, timely follow-up, and documentation.
• Provide patients/family assistance with system navigation.
• Facilitate referrals to community-based services (medical, mental health, housing, etc.).
• Conduct post-discharge follow-up when indicated.
• Provide coverage for facility placements and discharge notices.
• Support Primary Social Worker with concrete tasks (NOK searches).

Skills

3 years' experience

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Mindlance in New York City is seeking a Social Services Coordinator for a 7+ weeks contract. Under supervision, you will provide social services to clients and assess eligibility for public assistance programs, with a focus on coordinating care for patients in the community.

The role emphasizes care coordination tasks, referrals to medical, mental health and housing services, post-discharge follow-up, and documentation.