What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator - Bilingual-Hybrid position at Andrus Childrens Center?
Bilingual Care Coordinator Yonkers NY
Job Overview of Bilingual Care Coordinator
The Care Coordinator is the key point of contact in managing services for the child. Moreover, the Care Coordinator oversees and coordinates access to a variety of services an individual needs to help prevent hospitalizations, stay healthy, and maintain stability. The Care Coordinator provides comprehensive Care Management and coordination of services to eligible Medicaid / Medicaid Managed Care children (ages 0-21) to develop and maintain a plan of access and use of services and supports necessary for their health. The Care Coordinator helps children and caregivers get the care they need to improve the child's health.
Essential Duties of Bilingual Care Coordinator
Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Conduct eligibility screens and Health Home enrollment.
- Collaboratively work with enrollee to create a comprehensive person centered plan of care to meet the medical, behavioral health and social service needs to improve the individual's health and wellness.
- Responsible for health promotion, education, and overall coordination of all aspects of an individual's care.
- Offer family support, and referral / linkages to community, social, and other support services as needed.
- Assist individual in keeping appointments and monitor service delivery.
- Coordinate and arrange for the provision of medical, behavioral health and other relevant services
- Accompany enrollees to appointments as needed
- Conduct home visits as needed
- Support enrollees in adherence to treatment recommendations from medical and behavioral health providers
Link enrollees to internal and external peer supports, support groups and self-care programs to increase knowledge about their disease(s), engagement and self-management capabilities, and to improve adherence to prescribed treatment
Essential Qualifications of Bilingual Care Coordinator
Key qualifications include :
Benefits of Bilingual Care Coordinator
Physical / Travel Requirements of Bilingual Care Coordinator
o Reach
o Walk
o Climb Stairs
The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus' right to modify the duties / responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.
EEO Statement
Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.
