Child Health Home Care Manager

Job DetailsJob LocationAlbany-New Karner-PCFC - Albany, NYPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$23.00 - $23.00 HourlyTravel PercentageUp to 50% DescriptionAs a Children's Health Home Care Manager, you will engage youth and families through outreach activities until enrollment into the Children's Health Home program. You will coordinate and monitor subsequent services to meet the needs of your members. You will report to a program supervisor, working in a hybrid model. Work will involve a combination of remote, office, and community-based settings. Local travel and personal transportation is required.Responsibilities:Level I - Provides care management services to children with low and medium acuities. Care Manager will provide the required one or two services each month based on acuity and need. One of these contacts is to be in-person with the member.Level II - Provides care management services to low, medium, and high acuity members. Care Manager will provide a minimum of two services each month, one of which is to be in person with the member.Engage children, youth, and families with outreach and enrollment activities for successful enrollment into a children's health homeGather and complete assessments and enter documentation that confirms eligibility and acuity, identifying both strengths and areas of needWork wchildren, youth, families, and service providers to create a comprehensive Plan of CareIdentify and engage additional providers (e.g. natural supports, parent advocates, primary care physicians) with youth and families for the execution and continuation of the Plan of CareConvene and conduct Interdisciplinary team meetings to review Plan of Care; identifying progress, continued needs, and confirming ongoing eligibilityDocument progress and arrange for transitions between systems, placements, and higher levels of care following changes in eligibility and acuity.Use NY State and Health Home information systems to input required Health Home documentationComply with Medicaid and program billing regulationsComplete all required and recommended trainingsRequirements and Education:Level 1 - Requires an Associate's degree in Social Work or a related field, with 2 to 5 years of experience providing direct services to children, persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse.Level 2 - Requires a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, and two years of experience providing direct services to children, persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse.You have a valid driver's license and automobile that is insured following New York State RequirementsYou will work with individuals of different backgrounds, age, ethnicities, life positions, and socio-economic statuses.BenefitsHealth care package: medical, dental, and visionTuition reimbursementPaid time offHoliday Pay401 (K) planLife InsuranceLoan repayment assistanceFree trainingCEU opportunitiesAbout Northern RiversAt Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.

Created: 2025-02-24