Care Coordinator
Company: Partners in Care Foundation
Location: San Fernando
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Qualifications: Experience: -- Two years of
direct care management experience including working independently
in the field, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, and
developing care plans preferred -- Experience navigating health and
social service systems -- Experience linking people with complex
health, behavioral health, and social needs to community resources
-- Demonstrated ability to support, coach, and motivate
participants to reach their goals -- Valid California driver---s
license, reliable transportation and proof of current liability
insurance required -- Ability to work effectively from office or
remotely daily (private workspace, stable internet connection,
etc.) -- Ability to manage time effectively in order to complete
tasks and meet deadlines -- Experience and skills using electronic
technology (laptop, tablet, cell phone) and Microsoft Office Suite
(Excel, Word, and Outlook) required Education/License/Certification
Requirements: Bachelor or Associate degree in Social Work, Public
Health or related field preferred; or licensed LVN or certified
CNA/MA; 2-4 years of experience working with underserved and
diverse populations in community settings accepted in lieu of
degree. Responsibilities: Participant Eligibility and Assessment:
-- Confirm participant---s eligibility by verifying qualifying
chronic condition and acuity criteria with participant. -- Conduct
an in-depth assessment with participant including identifying
participant---s referring chronic condition(s), Primary Health
Concern (PHC), housing stability, SDoH needs, preferences, and
barriers on a biannual basis. -- Create a Care Plan with each
participant utilizing a SMART goal format and regularly update Care
Plan according to participant---s ongoing needs and service
utilization to encourage participant---s active participation in
better managing their health. Participant Focused: -- Assess
participant---s motivation to change using Readiness to Change
scale and use interventions appropriate to participant---s
Readiness to Change. -- Utilize motivational interviewing to engage
participant and support participant---s motivation to better manage
their chronic conditions. -- Monitor ongoing referrals to community
resources and services to support participant---s access to health,
behavioral health, and SDoH resources. -- Communicate with
participant---s health plan and service providers to ensure
coordination of services and to advocate for participant---s needs
and preferences. -- Help participant to move along the continuum to
self-sufficiency. Participant Education: -- Provide support and
education to participants to assist them in adhering to medical
recommendations and taking medications as prescribed. -- Provide
system utilization education. -- Assist participants in accessing
and understanding necessary health and wellness information
provided by their medical provider and clinic. Partners in Care
Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to
complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal
employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and
regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which
is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of
age, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles, such
as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth,
lactation/breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical
or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and
characteristics, as well as those of family members), veteran
status, uniformed service member status, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, transgender status, arrest or conviction record,
domestic violence victim status, credit history, unemployment
status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions,
salary history or any other status protected by federal, state, or
local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the
position.
Keywords: Partners in Care Foundation, Los Angeles , Care Coordinator, Other , San Fernando, California
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