What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator - Faribault and Martin Counties position at Minnesota Merit System?
Classification Summary
The Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties has an opening for a full time (40 hours per week) Care Coordinator. This position is located in Blue Earth, MN (Faribault County)
Come join the public service team at Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties! You will be a part of skilled, caring and knowledgeable health and human services professionals whose talents and contributions promote, strengthen and protect individuals, families and communities in Faribault and Martin Counties every day!The HSFMC comprehensive benefit package includes medical insurance, dental, vision, accident, and critical care insurance, retirement plan, employer paid life insurance, health savings account, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, tax deferred compensation, generous paid leave policy, and 10 paid holidays each year. Employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday; flexible work hours can often be accommodated to balance family and personal life.
Faribault & Martin Counties are mostly rural/agricultural. Our small-town values make this an ideal place for raising families yet we are only two hours from the Twin Cities and all it has to offer.
Embracing respect and integrity, Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties responds to the needs of all community members and provides health and human services in a dignified and meaningful manner. Through a partnership with those we serve, we strive to improve their current situations and help them live their best life.
Care Coordinator
Join our dedicated team as a Case Manager and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals under the age of 65 with complex needs. We are seeking compassionate professionals committed to ensuring clients receive the most appropriate services, experience smooth transitions between care settings, and maintain clear communication between health plans, county staff, and providers
Examples of Duties
As a Case Manager you will:
- Conduct and lead MnCHOICES assessments and develop personalized Community Support Plans;
- Provide ongoing Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) case management;
- Lead Pre-Petition Screenings (PPS) and monitor clients on commitment;
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to promote access to primary and preventive care.
Join us in making a difference through collaborative problem-solving approaches and ensuring clients receive the care they need. Apply now to be part of our mission to improve lives and promote well-being.
Minnesota Merit System Examples of Duties
- Schedules team meetings to review health screenings, new referrals and care coordination activities.
- Provides appropriate outreach, screening, assessment or advocacy
- Performs personal follow up contact with client
- Provides home visits or ongoing short term care coordination
- Performs outreach contacts to current clients to obtain Health Screenings, provide client education and promotes the use of preventative services to improve client health status related to condition management
- Provides support at the local level through education of county staff and providers regarding programs and services available and basic operational information.
- Assists with Quality Improvement Projects and Performance Improvement Projects including outreach activities, data collection and monitoring
- Provides basic technical support and training to other county staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one (1) year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.
OR
RN:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and/or PHN certification in Minnesota.
Examination Process
The examination will consist of a rating of training and experience based on the information you provide in your application and your responses to the supplemental questions included in the application process. You must read the questions carefully, answer truthfully, and include any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions in the Work Experience section of your application. Any experience claimed in your answers to the supplemental questions but not included in the Work Experience section of you application will not be credited. You will be asked to verify your degree with official transcripts upon hire.
Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes please email dhs.merit.system@state.mn.us with the new information and include your applicant ID.
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