Care Coordinator

Care Coordinator Location: Westbury, NY | Schedule: 35 hours per week | Status: Non-Exempt |Salary:24.73/Hour The Opportunity The Care Coordinator will explore Social Determinants of Health barriers to care and provide case management and health education for individuals and families receiving services in the Sherpa program. The Care Coordinator will communicate with outside providers and assist Sherpa's CRPA staff with management of referrals and complex care coordination as a means of increasing participant access to various resources and services. Responsibilities Complete Social Determinants of Health screenings and provide referrals to assist with barriers and priority needs Monitor client progress towards improving access to care through follow-up with participant and service providers as needed. Assure the provision of education, risk reduction, and counseling to all clients regarding Mental Health and Physical Health services such as psychotropic medication management and testing and/or treatment for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and/or other communicable diseases or co-occurring conditions. Ensure entitlements, insurance, and benefits are in place. Coordinate with CRPA staff to manage coordination of referrals for resources and transportation, providing warm hand offs and follow-up on outcomes with providers. Coordinate with other facilities to ensure the continuity of care as clients transition between care systems. Conduct outreach to gather community resources and connections to address participant needs. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of one year of related experience Proficient computer skill with MS Office Valid and clean driver's license Benefits Information Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 403(b); with generous employer contribution Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Pet Insurance Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Compensation The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth. FCA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Family and Childrens Association