Clinical Care Coordination Specialist – Community Based

Overview

Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities in our community. We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients, and community. Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!

Would you like to work on a small, dedicated team that makes a big impact in the community?  Are you passionate about partnering with individuals, families, and community agencies to break-down barriers and improve outcomes?  Do you want to work for an organization that promotes a healthy work-life balance?  We are looking for a Clinical Care Coordination Specialist – Community Based who will be responsible for responding to needs presented by individuals and families who have been seen by our Mental Health and Substance Use Connections Team, specifically the Child, Adolescent, Young Adult Connections (CAYAC) team. The position will be responsible for ensuring the multi-disciplinary team is engaging in open communication with the client, client’s family, community partners, and community providers. The position will assist clients and families with accessing other needed community services and benefits, finding affordable care, receiving needed follow-up services, and on-going support.

Pay Range and Status

• $22.76 to $26.18 per hour, dependent on qualifications (DOQ)
• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/jobs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, human services, or another human service-related field.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in the behavioral health field.
• A minimum of one year of experience working as a client navigator, or in care
• coordination/case management position in a behavioral health setting.
• Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish language is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists client/family in navigating complex systems to reduce barriers to improved mental, social, family, and physical functioning.  May include service-planning, advocacy, research, working with others in client’s treatment system, monitoring, follow-up, etc.
• Utilizes information and referral resources and knowledge to research possible options for services, support and treatment and works with client/family in the selection of options and determination of next steps.
• Contacts clients after providing specific service to determine follow-through with plan, barriers encountered, additional client needs, and client suggestions for improvement of services.
• Answers client/family questions and addresses concerns, provides educational materials and other information; and provides guidance in assessing options and making decisions.
• Conducts initial screening to assess needs and requests for services to provide matching referrals to external community providers or internal services as appropriate.
• Links individuals and families with intake providers for in-house services, if appropriate, via a warm hand-off.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and include relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/ living experience. Please include a cover letter that details how your experiences and qualifications align with this position.

Submit your cover letter and resume to Attn:  Search Coordinator,

• Email to searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org
• Fax: 970-221-7165
• Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Wednesday, December 4, 2024, is the anticipated close date.

Why work for us

• We value a healthy work-life balance.
• Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions.
• We provide comprehensive benefits, including (100% or prorated portion) of the cost of medical, dental, low-cost vision, 401(a) and optional 457(b) retirement plans, 12 holidays, generous flexible paid time off.
• Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers.
• We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience.
• We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Infection Prevention

Must comply with infection control policies for this position. Requirements include providing documentation of MMR, Varicella, and Tdap immunizations and compliance with tuberculosis training, screening, and testing on hire.