Care Coordinator

Why Work for Person Centered Services?

When you join the Person Centered Services team, you can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while also reaching your own career goals.

Benefits for full-time positions include:

• 20 Days of paid time off (PTO) in your first year Increasing to 25 Days in your second year

• 13 Paid Holidays

• Comprehensive health insurance plans for you to choose what best fits your needs (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• 401(k) - the Company matches 50% of the first 6% up to a maximum of 3%

• Company paid benefits: basic life insurance, long-term disability, and a Lifestyle Spending Account with a benefit of up to $500 set aside for employees to spend on wellness eligible expenses

• Employee Discount and Wellness Programs - Currently providing 3 paid hours per week for exercise, volunteering or personal wellness

• Professional development opportunities including mentorship program options and ongoing coaching

Care Coordinator - HYBRID

Similar career paths include Care Manager, Social Worker, and Direct Support Professional .

Person Centered Services Care Coordination Organization is looking for passionate Social Work Professional to work within a health home model serving people with intellectual and development disabilities. The Care Coordinator also known as a Care Manager has an overall responsibility for coordinating and advocating for all aspects of the individual’s care including, but not limited to, health and behavioral healthcare, community supports, and other services required to meet the needs of the individual. Care Coordinators and Social Workers use a person-centered, holistic approach , where each person being served has their health care and other service providers collaborate to ensure their wants and needs are met. We’re in the business of helping people and always using a strengths-based approach .

Social workers, care managers, and case managers are encouraged to apply If you have worked as a Direct Support Professional this may be the right fit for you.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops a comprehensive, person-centered Life Plan with the individual and their circle of support, as well as their entire service provider team.

• Effectively manage a tiered caseload, while tailoring services to individual needs. Similar responsibilities as a Care Manager .

• Completes enrollment and eligibility documentation.

• Meets with individual s in their homes, physician/provider offices, and other public places to conduct assessments and provide services.

• Commits to a respectful, just, and supportive environment for individuals and team members aligning with the organization’s commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR a Licensed Registered Nurse with 2 years relevant experience OR Master's degree with 1 year of relevant experience

• • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required by OPWDD in NYS

• Relevant experience consists of providing direct care or support, coordination, and /or advocacy for anyone. Examples: Direct Support Professional, Teacher, Paraprofessional, Counselor, Socia l Worker, Care Manager, etc.

• Valid driver's license

Additional Details

• Full - time & Part -time

• Monday - Friday

• 8 Hour Shift

• No nights

• Hybrid

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Person Centered Services has a commitment to equal employment opportunity for all staff and applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as staff selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, staff programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Education Level Bachelor’s Degree

Travel Required Yes

Hiring Rate 23.5 USD