Job Description
Job Description: This position involves overall accountability for the daily coordination of child/adolescent care needs. Provide services to child/adolescent up to the age of 21. Conducts a comprehensive health assessment with child/adolescents using NYSDOH assessment tools (CANS- NY & UAS). Assist child/adolescent & families to access care in the most appropriate setting. Sets child/adolescent goals, monitors and reports status of goals to all care system providers. Ensures that a holistic approach is used and that goals for all dimensions of health; psychosocial, behavioral, emotional and medical are met. Collaborates with Social Work, all CHH Care Coordinators, Medical Staff, Nursing, Ancillary services to ensure that child/adolescent care is coordinated, including accompanying documentation and referrals, appropriate community referrals, and completed family/child/adolescent education and linkages. Must have valid drivers license, must be able to provide proof of insurance coverage and must have a reliable vehicle to perform the essential job duties. The candidate cannot have any revocations or suspensions on their driving record.
Minimum or Preferred Qualifications: AAS – Associate of Applied Science Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services field required and 3 years of experience in a medical or behavioral health setting, with pediatric and/or adolescent populations required. Related internships will be considered as well, or BA – Bachelor of Arts Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services field required and 1 year of experience in a medical or behavioral health setting, with pediatric and/or adolescent populations required. Related internships will be considered as well. NYS Drivers License upon hire required. CANS-NY 0-5 Year Old and CANS-NY 6-21 Year Old required within 30 days.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.99 – $20.00 per hour