CONTINUITY OF CARE SPECIALIST
Company: Comhar Inc.
Location: Zionsville
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
Description:***Effective October 15, 2021, all
employees/contractors/interns/volunteers are required to provide
our office with proof of COVID vaccination.*** Work Shift:
Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PMContinuity of Care Specialist Position
Salary:$41,184.00 ($19.80/HR)Continuity of Care Specialist Position
SummaryThe Continuity of Care Specialist reports to the Long-Term
Structured Residences (LTSR) Program Director and/or LTSR Program
Director Assistant. The Continuity of Care Specialist will help
individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being
an effective team member to provide quality services. Complete
initial contact records for individuals seeking services at the
agency. Provide crisis management as needed. Ensure all clinically
necessary information is recorded within the intake assessment and
that all individuals are referred to the most appropriate program
to meet their needs. Coordinate links to other agencies and
programs as needed. Provide administrative and D&A case
management as needed. Work cooperatively with other departments to
ensure successful client engagement, monitoring, and
billing.Continuity of Care Specialist Duties and
Responsibilities
- Acquisition and coordination of all services required by
residents in order to attain treatment goals.
- Supervision of resident fund management, ensuring that
entitlements are in place and not jeopardized by under spending or
mismanagement. These duties are to be carried out in conjunction
with COMHAR's Agency wide Client Fund Management System.
- Active engagement in resident advocacy with internal and
external programs and agencies as individual.
- Assist the LTSR Program Director and/or the LTSR Program
Assistant Director in ensuring program and facility compliance with
all internal and external policies, statues, and regulations.
- Establishment of relations with OMH/MR, referring agencies, and
external services providers.
- Coordinator all services and follow-ups related to mental
health court hearings and commitments.
- Participation in Quality Improvement Program
- Attendance of internal and external meetings as required.
- Assist the LTSR Program Director and/or LTSR Assistant Program
Director in development and implementation of training
programs.
- Assist the LTSR Program Director and/or LTSR Assistant Program
Director in conducting all reviews, assessments, evaluation, and
safety related drills required by regulation and program and
resident's needs.
- Compliance with all COMHAR policies and procedure with no
unauthorized exceptions.
- Other duties reasonable and related to this position as
directed by related supervisors.Continuity of Care Specialist
Physical Requirements
- Continuous walking, sitting, standing, bending over, and
occasionally carrying, pulling, and pushing items Ability to walk
stairways.
- Lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
- Ability to physically intervene with eloping or aggressive
clients when needed.
- Visual requirements: normal vision requirements.
- Hearing requirements: able to hear normal conversation in
person and on the phone.
- Communication requirements: able to communicate without
assistance from another person (use of assistive communication
devices permissible).
- Physical examination and disease screening may be required per
state and local requirements.
- Exposure to aggressive behavior including biting, hitting,
thrown objects, pinching.
- Most work is completed indoors.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work independently.
- Willingness to adapt to changing work demands.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of kitchen devices and processesFull Time
Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but
not limited to:
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance with plan options to fit
your needs
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 403B Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (Holiday, sick, PTO, vacation)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional supplemental voluntary insurance options including
Disability, Accident and Pet InsuranceRequirements:Education,
Employment and Credential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required
and minimally one (1) years of experience working in human services
with some quality improvement experience preferred.
- Assosicate's degree in Human Services or related field required
and two (2) years of mental health experience with some quality
improvement experience preferred.
- Knowledge of program evaluation, continuous quality
improvement, and managed care procedures related to the behavioral
health field preferred.
- Valid PA State Criminal, FBI (based on residency outside of
PA), Child Abuse clearances.
- Clearances must be updated every 3 years per COMHAR
policy.
- Valid driver's license required. (Must be able to move about
COMHAR service areas throughout the day to provide appropriate
oversight and coordination and meet job duties as needed and
required.)
- Physical examination including Hep B screening & TB test.
- Proficient with office software
- CPR w/AED & First Aid certification.We are proud to be an EEO
employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc.
is a not-for-profit community based health and human service
organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services
or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of
persons protected by federal, state or local law.Compensation
details: 41184-41184 Yearly
SalaryPIb074dd33816d-26289-34830494
Keywords: Comhar Inc., Lancaster , CONTINUITY OF CARE SPECIALIST, Other , Zionsville, Pennsylvania
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