Care Manager-Adult Health Home (FT $23.50/ Hour)

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County•Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Thrive and Change Lives Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives. We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work! Flexible Work Schedules Remitted Tuition Professional Development Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits Professional Supervision and Coaching Recognition and Appreciation Programs Opportunities for Growth and Promotion The Care Manager plays a vital role in Adult Health Home Case Management by actively engaging clients through in-person contact, assessing their needs, and providing comprehensive care coordination. They identify eligible clients, educate providers on eligibility criteria, and collaborate with the lead health home to determine eligibility. The Care Manager develops patient-centered plans of care, prepares crisis intervention plans, and ensures the delivery of all necessary services by coordinating with service providers and health plans. They advocate for services, assist with scheduling medical appointments, and provide support for transitional care following admissions and discharges. Additionally, the Care Manager offers patient and family support, connects them to community resources, and ensures timely and thorough documentation as required by the Department of Health. This Position Is Full Time At 35 Hours A Week. Pay For This Position Is $23.50 Per Hour

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Human Services related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in care coordination or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
Thorough working knowledge of local and regional public and private resources
Familiarity with Social Security, Department of Social Service Adult Protective Unit, Income Assistance Unit, and other relevant agencies
Basic computer skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Negotiation skills
Ability to navigate and utilize multiple Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
Valid N.Y.S. Driver's License
N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry clearance
Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client's homes and/or community facilities which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals

Responsibilities

Actively engaging clients through in-person contact
Assessing client needs
Providing comprehensive care coordination
Identifying eligible clients
Educating providers on eligibility criteria
Collaborating with the lead health home to determine eligibility
Developing patient-centered plans of care
Preparing crisis intervention plans
Ensuring the delivery of all necessary services by coordinating with service providers and health plans
Advocating for services
Assisting with scheduling medical appointments
Providing support for transitional care following admissions and discharges
Offering patient and family support
Connecting them to community resources
Ensuring timely and thorough documentation as required by the Department of Health