CUA 2 Wellbeing Specialist

About the role

The Well-Being Specialist serves as specialist focused on physical, mental and dental health as it relates to the children and youth, we service. The Well Being Specialist works specifically to achieve health and wellbeing related requirements and outcomes. The Well-Being Specialist works as part of the CUA Case Management Team to assist with achieving the medical objectives in the Single Case Plan (SCP). The Well-Being Specialist works with families at designated home visits to help parents establish positive parent-child relationships, to support child safety across environments, to promote healthy child growth and development and to support the emotional well-being of children and families. The Well-Being Specialist assists the family in identifying a primary health insurance, accessing the insurance, identifying a primary doctor and accessing that service, identifying a dentist and accessing that service.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between DHS Medical Unit
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge in the following topics: infant care, child health and safety, maternal and family health, infant and child development including language and literacy, role of culture in parenting, child abuse and neglect, child trauma and early brain development, and supporting the parent-child relationship preferred.
• Absorb and implement the Single Case Plan (SCP) for the children and youth under the care of the CUA.
• Coordinate, track, and monitor medical services and appointments for families at the direction of the CUA CM or Supervisor, or both.
• Transport children, youth, and families to and from these appointments as directed by the CUA CM or Supervisor, or both if necessary.
• Consult with DHS Nurses, when necessary.
• Consult with the DHS Medical Eligibility Unit (MEU) and the DHS Health Management Unit (HMU) as needed to ensure continuity of medical insurance and care.
• Attend Court Hearings as needed but never in lieu of the CUA CM.
• Document any activity performed per policy and ensure all documentation is in the appropriate section of the case file
• May be responsible for other duties as assigned by the Intervention Supervisor as needed.

Requirements

• Basic High School Diploma or equivalent is acceptable; however, a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to set priorities in critical situations.
• Strong Customer Service insight.
• An applied understanding of general ethics and confidentiality.
• Maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

Benefits

• Independence Administrators Medical Insurance Plan or $100/month Reimbursement with Proof of Current Plan
• Livongo for Diabetes Prevention, Hypertension, and Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• Sword, A Virtual Physical Care Program for Back, Joint, and Muscle Pain (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• WondrHealth for Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• Sun Life Financial Insurance Plans for Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• Basic Life Insurance (100% Employer Funded)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurances
• 403B Retirement Plan through Mutual of America
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Childcare, Public Transportation, and Parking Expenses through The Harrison Group
• AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program at No Cost
• Employee Referral Program (You Can Earn Up to $600)
• 20 Days of Paid Time Off include Illness, Vacation, Appointments, and Emergencies
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays