Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Patient Navigator/Assistant Regional Resource Development Specialist. This is a grant funded position through the NYS Department of Health.

Responsibilities include:

• Information dissemination and education about waiver services
• Assist with interviewing prospective participants to determine eligibility for Waiver Services
• Track referrals and intakes and manage related databases
• Assist with development of Community Resources and Provider networks
• Assist with review of all participant service plans
• Provide technical assistance to participants, family members and providers

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Possess a BS/BA degree or higher in health or human services and 4 years of combined satisfactory profession experience working with individuals with disabilities or seniors

OR

Possess an Associates degree and 10 years of combined professional experience working with individual with disabilities or seniors

Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise working with individuals with disabilities and seniors and extensive familiarity with the operation of 1915 (c) waivers and community-based services highly preferred
• Knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to assess, identify and address gaps in services
• Excellent screening and interviewing skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with regionally based stakeholders, including LDSS, other local government entities, providers, advocacy organizations and others necessary to assure a comprehensive coordinated approach to services for individuals with individuals with disabilities and seniors
• Working knowledge of community-based resources for individuals with disabilities and/or seniors
• Excellent problem-solving and investigating skills
• Working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and/or other third party payers
• Skill in coordinating activities, evaluating data and establishing priorities

Pay Range: $21.20-$28.26

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.20 - $28.26 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hospital
• In-person
• Office

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Medicaid, Medicare and/or other third party payers: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person