What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASAC Program Associate position at Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI)?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Program Associate
CASAC
Rochester, New York [On-Site]
FULL-TIME [Nonexempt] : 40 hours
Coordinated Care Services Inc (CCSI) seeks a talented Program Associate to contribute their expertise in providing essential business services to our provider organizations and customers. The Program Associate focuses on conducting comprehensive assessments for individuals referred by the Department of Social Services (DSS), including substance use disorder, employability, and brief mental health evaluations. The role involves making appropriate referrals to service providers, resolving differences in care-level recommendations, and reviewing cases to determine the need for case management. The incumbent will manage data entry in RAS, oversee out-of-county service requests, and ensure the appropriateness of care levels for clients.
CCSI is partnering with the Monroe County Department of Social Services Program to hire a Program Associate This position is employed by CCSI and working on behalf of the Monroe County Department of Social Services Program.
In this role, you will be
- Completing substance use disorder assessments for applicants or recipients referred from DSS Examiners.
- Completing substance use disorder assessments for applicants or recipients referred from DSS Examiners.
- Completing brief mental health assessments as requested
- Identifying the most appropriate substance use disorder provider for referral of applicant or recipient for a substance use disorder evaluation.
- Reviewing and resolving cases when there is a difference of opinion concerning the appropriate level of care for the applicant / recipient.
- Reviewing the needs of the applicant or recipient to assess whether case management would be appropriate
- Entering data concerning assessments into RAS
- Reviewing any requests for level of care changes and either approving or resolving differences with the treatment provider.
- Reviewing requests for out-of-county services and either approving or resolving with the substance use disorder provider making the request.
- Reviewing the appropriateness of congregate levels of care services for RAS clients and following up as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Additional Requirements
We Are CCSI!
CCSI employs more than 500 talented, dedicated professionals who provide program management services, consulting, and operational support needed by local departments of mental health and social services, state agencies, community-based organizations, and school districts across New York State and beyond! Our mission, simply put, we help people and communities.
CCSI's vision is to be an exceptional place for individuals to grow and build a career, while expanding our capacity to invest in communities. We do this by prioritizing employee voice and equity to ensure we protect employees from harm; provide connection and community; enable work-life harmony; foster mattering at work; and creating opportunities for growth and development.
We Can Offer You
CCSI does not accept inquiries from third-party recruiters or search agencies.
Coordinated Care Services, Inc (CCSI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary Description
42,840 - $45,900 annually
Salary : $42,840 - $45,900
