Children's Health Homes Care Manager

The Children’s Health Home Care Manager (CHHCM) will assist youth who are eligible for and in need of care coordination by identifying and addressing physical, behavioral and social health needs. The primary function of the CHHCM is to establish an integrated care team of service providers and supports who will collaborate to ensure that the youth is accessing supports and services to reduce the risk of emergency room visits, hospitalizations and other out-of-home placements.

Job Responsibilities

-Work as a team with youth and families to determine their immediate and ongoing eligibility for Health Home Care Management services and assist with completing the enrollment process.
-Conduct ongoing assessments to identify youth and family strengths and needs, and develop comprehensive, family-driven care plans to improve the quality of the youth’s functioning, health and wellness.
-Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best quality of care is
received. Conduct home and community-based visits to engage with youth, families and
other collateral supports.
-Refer youth and families to health care providers, mental health and substance use providers, medications, housing, social services and other community resources.
-Manage an average caseload of 24 youth with varying levels of need (high, medium and low acuity) which includes in person visits and telephone calls.

Hours / Pay Rate

-$50,000/year starting rate, paid hourly.
-This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week during regular
business hours. The position operates in a hybrid work model with required travel to
conduct home and community-based visits.

Requirements

-Bachelor's degree, preferably in a social service related field.
-Have a passion/experience working in client facing or social services roles.