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DepartmentDenver Sheriff Urban Institute
Job Summary
This is a grant- funded position with job responsibilities set forth by grantcontract statement of work. The Assistant Case Coordinator serves as anintermediary between the Denver Sheriff's Department, social services,and community partners to facilitate access to services in support of criminaloffenders incarcerated in Denver jail. The Assistant Case Coordinator assiststhe patient in obtaining the care and resources needed to maintain MedicatedAssisted Treatment (MAT); identifying patient needs to reduce barriersto timely treatment, and connecting patients to sources of clinical,financial, or social support in the community. Under minimal supervisionprovides navigation services as it relates to outreach, care coordinationand referral management.
Essential Functions:
Provides outreach and administrative case management to patients in the jail.(10%)Perform any administrative and clerical duties as it relates to patientcare-coordination and referral management. (10%)Liaison between jail-based health care providers and patients. (10%)Assist clients with scheduling outpatient appointments and transportationneeds. (10%)Maintains reports, provide necessary documents and data by deadlines uponrequest. (10%)Educate clients about the importance of routine after-care in the community,ensuring clients are referred to an appropriate community provider, andcoordinating referrals and facilitating patient engagement in treatment. (10%)Coordinate patient care collaboratively with community partners to ensurebetter service delivery and education to the population served. (10%)Provide clients with lists and referrals to appropriate providers. (5%)Conduct post-release follow-ups with patients to assess progress andengagement in treatment. (5%)Follow-up with members who missed their appointment as requested byphysical, oral and mental health providers. (5%)Attend meetings, training, seminars, or conferences as required to keepcurrent on continuing education requirements with DSD and Denver Health. (5%)Maintain a current list of health care providers and collateral resources forindividual client use and to share with community partners by phone call andface to face interactions. (5%)Ability to develop effective therapeutic interventions that aresocio-culturally sensitive. (5%)Education:
High School Diploma or GED RequiredWork Experience:
1-3 years Two years of clerical experience, preferably in a managed care ormedical setting or relevant customer service experience Required andDirect care experience with homeless and/or substance abuse populations,preferred.andPrevious case management duties in areas of long-term, ongoing support andlinking to other resources, preferred.Licenses:
DLR-Colorado Driver's License Class R - DMV - Department of Motor VehiclesRequired andBLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association RequiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work flexible hours.Excellent communication, organization and people skills.Creative problem solving abilities.Demonstrated ability as a self-starter who can prioritize and conduct multipleactivities.Understanding of basic care coordination and case management-related servicefunctions (patient interviews, discharge planning, referrals,community resources, finance, and insurance/payer communications).Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred.Communicate effectively in a written and verbal form with health care team,patients/families and co munity, internal and external providers.Flexibility in responding to multiple demands.Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction from supervisor.Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications and email.
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