Care Coordinator

About the role

This position involves overall accountability for the daily coordination of child/adolescent care needs. Provide services to child/adolescent up to the age of 21. Conduct a comprehensive health assessment with child/adolescents using NYSDOH assessment tools (CANS- NY & UAS). Assist child/adolescent & families to access care in the most appropriate setting. Sets child/adolescent goals, monitors and reports status of goals to all care system providers. Ensures that a holistic approach is used and that goals for all dimensions of health; psychosocial, behavioral, emotional and medical are met. Collaborates with Social Work, all CHH Care Coordinators, Medical Staff, Nursing, Ancillary services to ensure that child/adolescent care is coordinated, including accompanying documentation and referrals, appropriate community referrals, and completed family/child/adolescent education and linkages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive health assessment with child/adolescents using NYSDOH assessment tools (CANS- NY & UAS).
• Aid child/adolescent & families in accessing care in the most appropriate setting.
• Set child/adolescent goals, monitor and report goal status to all care system providers.
• Ensure a holistic approach is used and that goals for all dimensions of health are met.
• Collaborate with Social Work, all CHH Care Coordinators, Medical Staff, Nursing, Ancillary services to coordinate child/adolescent care, including documentation and referrals, community referrals, and family/child/adolescent education and linkages.

Requirements

• Valid drivers license, proof of insurance coverage, and a reliable vehicle required to perform essential job duties.

Qualifications

• AAS - Associate of Applied Science Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services field required.
• Bachelor of Arts Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services field preferred.
• CANS-NY 0-5 Year Old and CANS-NY 6-21 Year Old required within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of NYSDOH assessment tools (CANS- NY & UAS).

Benefits

• Full-time regular position.
• Flexible schedule.
• Competitive salary range of $21.00 - $27.00 per hour.

Pay

Salary range: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour. Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule

Scheduled work hours: 8am-4pm; 8:30am-4:30pm or 9am-5pm.

Hours per week

Not specified.

Location

Golisano Children's Hospital, Buffalo, NY.

Working Conditions

• Standard hours bi-weekly: 75.00.
• No weekend/holiday requirement.
• No on-call required.
• No scheduled work hours rotation.
• On-site work arrangement.

Union Code

U44 - SEIU 1199 Oishei Healthy Kids

Requisition ID

13983

Recruiter

Alex J. Yebernetsky

Grade

OHK2

Pay Frequency

Bi-Weekly

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