Care Manager- Health Homes (Bilingual Spanish)

BROAD RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Care Manager is ultimately responsible for the overall provision and coordination of services to assigned caseload. He/she guides program enrollees and their caretakers (legal guardians) through the health care system by assisting with access issues, developing relationships with service providers and tracking interventions and outcomes. Is responsible for assisting the family in identifying its strengths and needs, while also providing counseling and crisis intervention services to youth and families as needed.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree with two years’ experience is required
• Bachelors of Arts or Science or Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with two years’ experience is preferred. Candidates that can demonstrate they are working toward a Bachelor’s degree with a graduation date within one year can be considered.
• Experience providing service coordination and information, linkages, and referrals for community-based services.
• Relevant expertise and experience in serving children and families in child welfare, developmental disabilities, mental health, healthcare, and/or other systems, as well as those receiving preventive services.
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of high acuity children and their families as evidenced by additional years of experience, education, and training.
• Bilingual is a plus.

  Licensure/Certification:

• Valid driver’s license and a registered operating car to be used for daily transportation for work related purposes
• Completion of the OMH approved training in Individualized Care Model
• NYS license in field of degree if applicable
• Bilingual Spanish REQUIRED***

This is a full time and benefit eligible position paying $38, 000 - $45,000 per year

Get to know us:

For over 75 years, Green Chimneys a multi-faceted nonprofit organization is helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical, and recreational services, in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures connections with their families, the community, animals, and nature.

Green Chimneys has built its success through valuing diversity in our workforce and clientele. Our programs are developed to recognize, respect, and respond to the unique, culturally defined needs of persons and families within our service population. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment in order to serve our diverse clients with culturally sensitive services.

Mission: We strive to give our clients support, resources, and the ability to heal through the work of animal-assisted therapy and nature-based learning all while developing the skills and confidence to grow into independent young adults.