Adult Health Home Care Manager - Northern Rivers Family of Services : Job Details

Adult Health Home Care Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Albany-Academy Main-NPCS - Albany, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Bachelors

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

The Adult Health Homes program is seeking a full-timeCare Managerout of our Albany location. This position is responsible for developing a professional trusting relationship with clients and community providers in order to ensure coordination of services and positive outcomes. This role will be responsible to provide a full range of services to clients and their families, including care/case management, advocacy, information, referral, visits to the clients home.

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Coordinate referrals as assigned, and respond to referrals within a reasonable time to facilitate management through health intervention.

+ Interview the patient to assess decision making, coping skills, and barriers to managing their healthcare needs.

+ Assist patients and families by providing support and education regarding availability of identified services.

+ Work with patients in both routine and stressful situations related to the patients medical, physical and behavioral health condition.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

+ Requires a Bachelors degree in Social Work or a related field, and two years experience providing direct services to persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism, or substance abuse.

+ Requires the ability to drive, must possess a valid drivers license and automobile that is insured in accordance with New York State Requirements.

+ Must be able to work well with individuals of various backgrounds, age, ethnicities, life positions, and socio-economic statuses.

About Northern Rivers

If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's liveswhile also strengthening our community. We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adultsreach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State . If youve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services! ? Our employees receive generous paid time off, an expansive health care package, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment assistance, free training/CEU opportunities, and much more!

Apply today to become part of our team!

Northern Rivers is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff, and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work here at Northern Rivers!