Health Home Care Manager - Chenango County

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Associates degree with three year experience providing direct services to persons with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, alcohol or substance use.

OR Bachelor’s degree with one year experience providing direct services to persons with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, alcohol or substance use.

DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor:

SKILLS

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Good leadership and team - building skills

Ability to assign and delegate tasks

Good organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Familiar with computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel)

The ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing 40 lbs.

Ability to legally operate a vehicle in NY State and per ACBC’s insurance carrier

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

Must have thorough knowledge of services provided in Tompkins County

Coordinates services for a caseload of approximately 40-45 clients

Provide Health Home services for Adults with medium or high acuity Administer a comprehensive assessment and service plan, to be updating periodically as needs are identified and met.

Identify needs and coordinate services relevant to the Plan of Care, identifying and securing additional services as appropriate.

Document all case activity, including outreach, consent development and assessment, plan development, client progress and transition arrangements within 24-48 hours of the encounter.

Assist and advocate for the coordination of medical/behavioral care, attend case conference meetings with other service providers and participate as needed.

Assist and advocate in the process of maintaining active Medicaid & entitlements provided through Department of Social Services, Social Security Administration, and other community service providers.

Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review progress, update POCs, and confirm continuing client eligibility (i.e., Case Conferencing).

Provide education to an individual concerning Health Home services, along with information concerning conditions being treated.

Assist and advocate for the individual in the attainment and maintenance of public benefits such as financial, educational, social, and community services.

Assess responsible transition of client service into and out of Health Homecare, between health homes, and inpatient and community care as appropriate.

Participate in mandatory and optional training, including but not limited to: Documentation, Mandated Reporter, Motivational interviewing.

Participate bi-monthly Case Specific Supervision with Health Home Supervisor/Director of Care Management to discuss Caseload, barriers, and successes. Maintain quality assurance systems to ensure that services are in place for clients and documentation is complete and up to date. Participate in quality assurance program.

Demonstrated ability and appreciation of administrative operations of DOH requirements for health home care management services

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22