Care Coordinator

Position Title: Care CoordinatorDepartment: Care CoordinationGrade Range/Job Status: Ful Time/Non-Exempt - HourlyReporting Relationship: Lead Care Coordinator Supervisory Responsibilities: NA Typical Schedule: Primarily M-F Days. Must occasionally be willing and able to work flexible hours/days reflective of the dynamic schedule of the organization. Position SummaryThe Care Coordinator provides service coordination to individuals with various disabilities needs and backgrounds. The Care Coordinator is vital to helping people with disabilities and their families navigate the health insurance system while promoting self-determination and a person-centered approach. A Hammer Care Coordinator provides services to individuals ages 18-64 enrolled in a Special Needs Plan through a Managed Care Organization (Medica and/or UCare).The Care Coordinator supports individuals across the state of Minnesota to answer questions about their Medical Assistance health insurance plan conducts assessments of address needs and service planning around the individuals needs goals and employees are expected to center model and champion Hammers core values: Person-Centered Relational Opportunistic and Stewardship in order to provide people with intellectual and other disabilities the opportunity to live life to its Duties and ResponsibilitiesService CoordinationConduct assessment activities to determine the needs and strengths of each person-centered approach to identify the needs and preferences of individuals on your resources to meet the unique needs of each referrals for benefits and connect individuals to in-network healthcare providers and current on benefits and coverage available for applicable health regular contact with interdisciplinary team ensure quality Plan Development and MaintenanceIdentify goals needs and preferences of the support plan that integrates all necessary policy plan as necessary throughout the health safety and independence and respect the right for individuals to take individuals in expressing their preferences and having their voice -person Home VisitsOffer an in-person assessment to all individuals annually either in their home or other community be willing to drive throughout the greater Twin Cities and occasional travel throughout the state.5. DocumentationDocument case notes in electronic record systemMaintain case notes for all work throughout the day; must include a detailed subjective narrative of all tasks integrity in all documentation Knowledge and Qualifications Licensed Social Worker Registered Nurse Public Health Nurse or Independently licensed mental health and LGSW supervision provided at no cost if neededWage differential for licensed staffBachelors Degree required if not in human services related field no experience in any other field 1 years experience in disability services in disability services and/or the medical field preferredAbility to demonstrate patience with individuals experiencing difficult have a reliable vehicle and adequate driving record as this position requires travel to in-person visits at client with Microsoft Office Products (Word Excel Outlook)Ability to maintain tracking systems for multiple tasks to meet varying written and verbal communication with clients and other professionalsFlexibility to adapt to frequent process -motivation to complete tasks independentlyWillingness to ask ability and commitment to working with individuals and teams that are mixed across lines of difference such as race gender-identity sexual orientation religion ability age class and immigrant be willing and able to work flexible hours/days reflective of the dynamic schedule of the job description assigns essential functions. It does not restrict the tasks an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all qualifications that may be required currently or in the future.