Liberty Resources is looking for Health Home Care Managers to work with children and adults.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Supervisor of the Health Home Care Management program, the Health Home Care Manager (HHCM) helps individuals who are eligible for and in need of Case Management and their families.
Essential Functions
1.Works with recipients to determine their immediate and ongoing eligibility for HHCM services and assists with completing the enrollment process.
2.Conducts ongoing assessments to identify child, adult and family strengths and needs, and establishes clear goals that directly affect the child’s functioning, health and wellness. This includes linking individuals with additional support services.
3.Coordinates care and collaborates with all providers, family members, schools, and supportive services for each individual served. This includes developing a comprehensive Plan of Care that is created with input from the treatment team and shared with all members. The HHCM ensures that goals identified within the plan are measurable, delivered in a cost conscious manner, and include the individual’s needs.
4.Maintains relationships with Community Service providers, Physicians, Specialists, Mental Health providers, Hospitals and other services to ensure individuals are well supported. Establishes clear lines of communication to ensure the best quality of care is received.
5.Completes all required documentation, in timelines in accordance with program standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.Provides individualized services based on need, as outlined by the program in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations.
2.Ensures that all individuals have appropriate levels of care based on their overall needs.
3.Provides 24-hour access for information and referral. Coverage is rotated among the team. Handles emergency/crisis situations that may require flexibility of time and area of assignment.
4.Attends and participates in case conferences, staff meetings, supervisory conferences and professional development opportunities as required. Maintains required program certifications.
5.Provides services in a manner which is culturally competent. Empowers clients by using clients’ cultural strengths and informal support networks in service delivery.
6.Provides door to door transportation as required. Ensures safety and welfare of passengers at all times. Makes us of personal vehicle for program transportation as required.
7.Maintains effective professional relationships with other service providers and community organizations in the interest of clients’ and program goals in accordance with the Agency Policies and procedures and OMH Standards.
8.Identifies and reports untoward incidents as required.
9.Handle situations which may require flexibility of time and area of assignment.
10.Performs other duties, responsibilities and related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science or Arts w/2 yrs. relevant experience; Registered Nurse with w/2 yrs. relevant experience; or Masters w/1 yr. relevant experience.
Must have a valid New York State driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Required Skills and Abilities
Is culturally competent. Professional, team-oriented individual who can function well independently and in collaboration with others. Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced and complex system. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Travel is necessary. Ability to understand/operate Health Information Systems is encouraged. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs and lift objects of up to 10lbs as required.
