Child HH Care Manager (25468)

Responsibilities

• Engage youth and families through outreach activities until enrollment into the Children's Health Home program.
• Coordinate and monitor subsequent services to meet the needs of your members.
• Provide care management services to children with low and medium acuities, including one or two monthly contacts, one of which must be in-person.
• Provide care management services to low, medium, and high acuity members, including a minimum of two monthly contacts, one of which must be in-person.
• Engage children, youth, and families with outreach and enrollment activities for successful enrollment into a children's health home.
• Gather and complete assessments and enter documentation that confirms eligibility and acuity, identifying both strengths and areas of need.
• Work with children, youth, families, and service providers to create a comprehensive Plan of Care.
• Identify and engage additional providers (e.g., natural supports, parent advocates, primary care physicians) with youth and families for the execution and continuation of the Plan of Care.
• Convene and conduct Interdisciplinary team meetings to review Plan of Care; identifying progress, continued needs, and confirming ongoing eligibility.
• Document progress and arrange for transitions between systems, placements, and higher levels of care following changes in eligibility and acuity.
• Use NY State and Health Home information systems to input required Health Home documentation.
• Comply with Medicaid and program billing regulations.
• Complete all required and recommended trainings.

  Requirements

  • Level 1: Requires an Associate's degree in Social Work or a related field, with 2 to 5 years of experience providing direct services to children, persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse.
  • Level 2: Requires a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, and two years of experience providing direct services to children, persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse.
  • Valid driver's license and automobile that is insured following New York State Requirements.

  Qualifications

  • Work with individuals of different backgrounds, age, ethnicities, life positions, and socio-economic statuses.

  Skills

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in using NY State and Health Home information systems.
  • Knowledge of Medicaid and program billing regulations.

  Benefits

  • Health care package: medical, dental, and vision.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid time off.
  • Holiday Pay.
  • 401 (K) plan.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Loan repayment assistance.
  • Free training/CEU opportunities.

  About the Role

  Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.