Buffalo. WNY Independent Living. Health Home Care Coordinator.FT. Benefits. $38,000-$42,000/Yearly.

　　To coordinate services with the Health Homes for the purpose of decreasing high risk medical and or behavioral health costs for individuals being served in the Health Homes.

　　Provide services on a regular basis to individuals referred.Coordinate WNYIL, Inc. staff to meet established benchmarks inrequired amount of time, set by the Health Homes, for individualsbeing served.Maintain, encourage and identify, individuals being served by WNYIL,Inc. in a Health Home, need for attendance at medical appointments,including appointments upon discharge from a hospital.Ensure WNYIL, Inc. staff follow through on decreasing or eliminatingbarriers consumers may face in keeping appointments throughcoordination with WNYIL, Inc. direct service staff.Coordinate WNYIL, Inc. direct service staff to collaborate with theindividuals community and family supports in order to meet identifiedsocial needs.Coordinate with WNYIL, Inc. direct service staff to follow through withQuality Assessments and Improvements at each visit.Coordinate WNYIL, Inc. direct service staff to develop and implementPerson Centered Plans that involve the individuals social supportswith family and friends as well as other identified communitysupports.Enter all required data into all required program reporting databasesincluding, but not limited to, Care Plans, referrals, progress notes,and assessmentsMake contact with all individuals at least monthly.Verify Medicaid eligibility for assigned caseload monthly.Track Medicaid recertification dates and assist individuals withrecertification, if necessary.Assist individuals with change of provider vendor, if necessary.Finalize documents in all required program reporting databases.Perform any other duties as deemed legally and ethically necessaryby the Supervisor.Accurately document consumer services and required paperwork inrequired databases within two business days of the date ofservice.Participate in maintaining a neat, clean and safe work environment.EDUCATION & TRAINING:Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in one of the following areas: Child & FamilyStudies, Community Mental Health, Counseling, Education, Nursing, OccupationalTherapy, Psychology, Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation, Social Work,Sociology or Speech and hearing.ORNYS licensure and current registration as a Registered Nurse AND a Bachelor's DegreeORBachelor's level education or higher in any field with five (5) years' experience workingdirectly with persons with behavioral health diagnosis OR a CASAC.Must have a Master's Degree in one of the fields listed above, with one (1) yearexperienceORBachelor's Degree identified above with two (2) years' experience in the following: eitherproviding direct services to persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmentaldisabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse.ORLinking persons who have been diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmentaldisabilities, alcoholism, or substance abuse to a broad range of services essential tosuccessfully living in a community setting.

　　SKILLS & ABILITIES:Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.Netsmart/MAPP database experience preferred.Must have intermediate level of knowledge of computers including the use of Excelspreadsheets, databases, word processing and networks.Perform in a professional, conscientious, and efficient manner for the purpose of ensuringa better quality of life for persons with disabilities.

　　CLOSING DATE: January 31, 2024Send Cover Letter and Resume to:Mail:Tina Brown, CHRCOWNY Independent Living, Inc.3108 Main St.Buffalo, N.Y. 14214

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