What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Home Coordinator (Children) position at Penquis?
Join our Team! Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is currently seeking a full time (40hrs) Health Home Coordinator. As the Health Home Coordinator, you will provide care coordination/case management to children who have an approved mental health diagnosis.
This position is remote in terms of office/administrative work but requires travel to meet clients in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.
Location: Bangor, Maine
Health Home Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Work with individuals to address behavioral health needs, as well as integrating physical health and medical needs.
- Participate in a team-based approach to care by working in collaboration with your supervisor, Peer Support Specialist, Clinician, Nurse Care Manager, Psychiatric and Medical Consultants.
- Provide accurate clinical assessments and annual assessments.
- Independently track all Mainecare review dates, assessment reviews, and treatment plan due dates for a year at a time.
- Participate in ensuring the delivery of crisis intervention and resolution services, providing follow-up services to ensure that a crisis is resolved and assists in the development and implementation of crisis plans.
Health Home Coordinator Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Work, Child Development, Human Services, or related field.
- 2-3 years’ experience working with children, adolescents or adults with disabilities.
- Must have a valid State of Maine driver’s license in good standing and reliable insured transportation and available to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the client and families.
- Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.
Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)
- 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)
- Paid Time off 3 Days upon hire
- Paid training for all required certifications
- Dental/Health/Vision
- Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Employee Appreciation Day
The rate of pay for this position is $22.12-$26.54 per hour.
Penquis offers an excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. Join our team by applying on line at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973:3520) or by email at employment@penquis.org to request an application and job description.
In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace.
Salary : $22 - $27