Care Coordinator

We are looking for a full-time Care Coordinator to join our NYAP Baltimore-Chicago IL office!

Salary:$48000/yr.

Hours:40 hours a week Monday-Friday with varying start/end times depending on client and caseload needs.

Position Summary:

The Care Coordinator works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in coordinating care for individuals served in the community to support independence.

Working At NYAP:

• NYAPs commitment to doing what isbestfor children youth and their families is acore valueand one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellenttraining and continuing education and development opportunitiesoffered on topics such as: PCIT NMT TF-CBT BFST CSAYC TBRI FFT and many many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
• Medical Dental and Vision insurancefor you and your family!
• 22 Days OffEach Year!
• Plus 11Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

The Care Coordinator will perform duties including but not limited to:

• Coordination of care with family Primary Care Provider and other community provider
• Assist clients in medical appointment coordination
• Coordinates with the NYAP Nurse and Psychiatrist virtual Telehealth appointments with client
• Assist client in Vocational and employment services.
• Assists client in medication refills and promotes medication compliance.
• Link clients to natural social community and family supports.
• Works closely with all members of the treatment team to ensure client is receiving the recommendedcare on treatment plan.
• Actively and directly engage with the client to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.
• Interact with the client to develop a trusting supportive relationship while assisting the client in achieving identified goals.
• Advocate on behalf of individuals served
• Function fluently in usage of electronic health record system.
• Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and the programs fiscal guidelines
• Document all contact with clients and collaterals and complete case activities
• Establish connections for families with necessary resources and use listening interviewing and problem-solving techniques
• Work collaboratively with members of the team to ensure effective coordination of care.
• Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and the programs fiscal guidelines
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in social work or a related Human Services field
• Two years of professional experience working in community-based services providing care coordination.
• Knowledge of mental illness is preferred.
• Equipment Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
• Reliable car and unrestricted drivers license with insurance $100000/300000 liability coverage

Other Skills:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Works well independently and as a team member
• Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations

Driving and Vehicle Requirements:

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU please apply today!

listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who joinourteam!We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.