Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness.

Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island. * Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Care Coordinator to join our team!

Requirements

* A Master's degree in healthcare or human services may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking) Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required. *Qualifying experience: verifiable full or part-time case management or case work with persons with HIV, AIDS, mental illness, homelessness, chemical dependence, chronic illnesses, or other populations of persons in need.

Benefits

include: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Wellness Initiatives Paid Training & On-the-Job Training Promotional Opportunities Mileage reimbursement Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Salary Range: $44,850/year ($23.00/hour) - $58,500/year ($30.00/hour) The above salary range represents Options for Community Living’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential

Compensation

that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. , years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity). 5 hours/week) Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (30 minute break) Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (1 hour break) Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (1 hour break) Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30 minute break) Location: In person based out of our Ronkonkoma office, with field visits required within Suffolk and Eastern Nassau County.

Responsibilities

: The Care Coordinator (CC) is responsible for providing care coordination activities for clients’ support system within or outside of the Health Home network. The CC coordinates comprehensive medical and behavioral health care to patients with chronic conditions through care coordination and integration that assures access to appropriate services, improves health outcomes, reduces preventable hospitalizations and emergency room visits, promotes use of health information technology and avoids unnecessary care. The CC advocates for clients to obtain the full range of needed services and ensures coordination through the delivery of such services at least monthly.

The CC promotes linkage development and monitors the effectiveness of linkages with other service providers through active case conferencing. The CC ensures community outreach and engagement to retain the client in care, promotes client compliance with medical appointments, and encourages client self-sufficiency and empowerment. Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of assigned clients to document strengths, needs, goals, and resources within Health Home timelines.

Ensure all client contacts, home visits and back-up documentation are completed in a timely manner according to program standards. Lead care coordination team activities. Screen clients for Health Home eligibility.

Plan and evaluate service plans and monitor objectives in a consistent manner.