DEPARTMENT: Population Health
REPORTS TO: Case Management Department Head
SALARY: D.O.E.
JOB TYPE: Full-Time/Non-Exempt/Permanent/Some evenings and weekend hours
OPEN DATE: December 6, 2022
CLOSE DATE: Until filled

JOB OVERVIEW:

Develops individualized care plans, monitor outcomes, and re-assess throughout the process. This will include screening for strengths, risks, and needs. Through individualized care plans wrap-around care will be provided to patients. These services ensure timely and coordinated access to medically appropriate levels of health and support services and continuity of care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completion of checklists, summary reports, data entry and assistance in the creation of case plans.
Assist in organizing services and support as an integrated system of health care for vulnerable and in need of care patients.
Assist patients in accessing support and services as specified on individual plans of care.
Provide input and recommendations for treatment planning.
Document all contacts and services in narrative form, enter data into the appropriate database, and obtain all required signatures for service delivery.
Establish and maintain quality relationships with agencies, community, and other resources to facilitate appropriate referral recommendations.
Provide ancillary support services to groups and individuals and implementation of evidenced-based and culturally best practice services.
Assist in facilitating education groups.
Other duties as assigned are to maintain and enhance the operation of the department.
Performs other duties as assigned to maintain and enhance the operation of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s in social sciences.
Or previous employment as a Case Manager with 5 or more years of experience in the provision of case management or direct care plan service delivery to patients in the social work/health/juvenile justice field.
Or Registered Nurse with 2 years of case management experience.
Or an associate degree in criminal justice/human services/early childhood education and two years related experience in case management/direct care service delivery.
Communication skills are required to effectively coordinate services between Wind River Family & Community Health Care (WRFCHC) and entities serving the Wind River Reservation.
Must have the ability to compile and write reports from various documents maintained within WRFCHC is essential.
Must have the ability to work in stressful situations and must be highly motivated to ensure the highest possible quality of care is made available to patients referred for services.
Must possess a valid driver license and be eligible for coverage under WRFCHC’s auto insurance policy.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check under the Indian Child Protection Act and Family Act (P.L.101-630).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

18 different medical insurance packages
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan with 4% match
Leave Benefits to accommodate all employees’ needs for paid time off for: personal time, sick time, civic responsibilities.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION CRITERIA:

• Submit a complete application with supporting documents either online or to WRFCHC Human Resource Department located at 120 North 6th East St (Old DFS Bldg.), Riverton WY. Applicants must submit all supporting documents to be eligible for the position they are applying for.
  
  • Supporting documents: Proof of Covid Vaccination and Booster, Driver’s License, Tribal ID, High School Diploma/GED, Degree or professional credentials, and other supporting documents that verify required qualifications.
  • WRFCHC is a mandatory covid vaccine employer. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.
• Applicants not living in the local area may submit a cover letter, resume, and supporting documents in lieu of an application as an initial statement of interest for a particular job announcement. However, the applicant must follow-up with an official Wind River Family and Community Health Care job application.
• Applicants who have a current application on file are required to submit a letter of interest for each position in which they want to be considered for. The letter should address how they meet each qualification. Supporting documents must be attached to the letter of interest.
• Telephone calls are not accepted in place of an employment application or letter of interest.
• When the position qualifications require a driver’s license, education, or professional credentials, the applicant must submit copies of certificates, licenses, degrees, and other supporting documentation. Applicants who do not provide supporting documents will be disqualified.
• WRFCHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to a qualified tribal member, then a qualified tribal member of a federally recognized tribe and then other qualified candidates.
  
  • Qualified Indian Preference applicants must provide a copy of their tribal enrollment identification card or a Certificate of Indian Blood.
• Background investigation, drug and alcohol screening are required as a condition of employment. Refusal will render the applicant ineligible for employment.

For information or questions, please contact Susan Apodaca at 307-856-9281 ext. 120.