What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator: Care Coordination- Part-time position at Community Health Resources?
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JOB TITLE : Care Coordination
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Part-time, 20 hours / wk
SCHEDULED HOURS : Monday-Friday, with one evening available / week
PROGRAM / LOCATION : Care Coordination, Manchester, CT
PC# : 1294
ABOUT THE PROGRAM : Care Coordination
Care Coordination at CHR is an intensive program for children and youth ages 0-18 (or up to age 22 if in school) with emotional / behavioral difficulties and complex service needs and their families. Care Coordinators assist the family through a child-specific team that develops individual and family-focused service plans. The coordinators also provide ongoing consultation with the child-specific team to provide linkage, coordination, follow-up, and advocacy for the child and family
ABOUT THE POSITION :
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of plans that address the behavioral health needs of the client. To work in partnership with the client and treatment team to coordinate and triage daily tasks and care for clients. Communicate and function as a liaison between services and providers. Complete any necessary reporting in a timely manner. Advocate and support clients to address treatment barriers such as access, transportation, etc. in order to increase the independence and self-efficacy for individuals and families within our services.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Participate as member of multi-disciplinary treatment team
- Track and coordinate client intake, services and referrals as applicable
- Provide assistance to team including coordination of treatment planning and providing daily triage.
- Educate and link individuals to self-help groups, natural support and other resources as needed.
- Assist with linking clients with community support systems and agencies and in obtaining benefits for which they may be qualified : insurance, housing, treatment, representative payee, legal services, medical services, education and employment.
- Maintain careful documentation of contacts and communication to maintain quality services. Complete all required documentation in compliance with agency policy.
- Work as a liaison between agency and other relevant providers and teams to coordinate care for referred clients.
- Assist with scheduling and providing transportation to and from appointments.
- Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
- Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training and other meetings as assigned.
- Establish knowledge of cultures and communication styles associated with various groups, particularly oppressed groups, to provide culturally sensitive and competent care.
- Provides crisis intervention and support as clinically indicated.
- Additional duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education : Bachelor's degree in human service-related field required. Experience may be accepted in lieu of education for some positions.
Experience : A minimum of two years' related experience preferred.
Licensure / Certification / Registration : Valid driver's license required.
Training : Complete any program specific training required. Complete required annual agency trainings. CPR / First-Aid Certification may be required within 6 months of hire.
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Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
COMPENSATION
18.86 / hr min, and up commensurate upon experience.
CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.
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