What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Navigator position at Area Substance Abuse Council?
Description
Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) offers meaningful, rewarding work that changes lives and communities. Staff are supported with training and development opportunities at all levels of the organization. If you are looking for a place where you can be passionate about what you do and can grow and advance your career, whether starting out or looking for the next opportunity to learn, join the ASAC team.
We are seeking a full-time Care Navigator in Cedar Rapids to provide care coordination and supportive services to patients. The Care Navigator will utilize an intensive case management model to link patients to services such as childcare, transportation, housing, employment, and education in order to help patients to overcome barriers to their long term recovery.
The Care Navigator will:
- Review the medical and mental health assessments of all referred/assigned patients and assure the necessary connection and follow up with providers.
- Meet individually with patients throughout their treatment. Develop work plans with the patient to address remove obstacles as they receive treatment and record progress. Collaborate with the clinical staff to identify needs for the patients.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the various community providers and resources in the region area served.
- Provide support for patients needing assistance with child care, housing, benefit applications, job search and other stabilization support services. Assist in scheduling appointments/make referrals to community resources as needed.
- Document all interactions in the electronic records system and maintain records to track referrals and impact of making referrals to community resources to report patient participation in resources where a referral was made as required by the program or grant assigned.
- Promote the treatment programs and collect materials to present to community partners.
- Complete required training including certification in data programs, case management, SOAR.
- Participate in planning and information meetings with other Care Navigators.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, in accordance with HIPAA and 42CFR.
Requirements
Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and one year of experience. This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to pass an extensive background check. As a condition of employment new hires will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption.
Salary and Benefits
ASAC offers competitive compensation with a pay increase after a successful 90-day introductory period. Staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, FSA, company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and a generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan.
ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer