Health Educator - Supportive Services Case Manager
Options for Community Living, Inc. · NY, US
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About the Role
Options for Community Living, Inc. is seeking a Supportive Services Case Manager/Health Educator to provide community-based services, linking, engaging, and retaining individuals with HIV/AIDS in care and treatment. The role involves health education to empower consumers in managing their health and lifestyle choices.
Responsibilities
- Provide community-based services focused on linking, engaging, and re-engaging persons with HIV/AIDS to care and treatment.
- Provide health education services to facilitate skills that encourage consumers to be responsible for their health care and lifestyle choices.
- Conduct outreach to recruit eligible clients, assess/prioritize needs, reduce barriers, and establish goals.
- Provide case management services in coordination with service providers.
- Assist with applying for insurance as necessary.
- Conduct consumer Health Education screenings and facilitate Health Education group process.
- Assist with implementation of Health Education Curriculum, contract goals, and preparation of reports to funding sources.
- Assist in the implementation, planning, and coordination of program policies, procedures, and operations.
- Conduct consumer screenings, documenting reasons for participation in Health Education services.
- Maintain contact with referral sources and conduct outreach to identify program candidates.
- Complete intakes and gather supporting documentation.
- Record appropriate information into Foothold Awards (EMR).
- Reassess program eligibility quarterly.
- Assist Program Manager and Program Supervisor with development of HIV/AIDS health curricula and provide instruction.
- Provide case management services to engage and maintain the consumer in care and improve health outcomes.
- Provide advocacy services and/or coordinate necessary transportation for clients.
- Make regular contact with clients to ensure health and safety and access to services.
- Complete assessments, reassessments, and service plans with additional health education goal(s) as needed.
- Participate in case conferences and coordinate referrals for services and clinical providers.
- Work with Care Navigators to engage consumers in care and treatment and support services.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Coordinate program admissions, discharges, and case closures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human service-related discipline.
- Two years of experience working in the field of behavioral health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic illness.
- Familiarity with HIV primary care, mental health, and other social services resources.
- Understanding of community-level work and the importance of collaborating and coordinating with other organizations.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance, and access to a vehicle are required.
Skills
- Behavioral health
- Substance abuse
- HIV/AIDS
- Chronic illness
- HIV primary care
- Mental health
- Social services resources
- Community level work
- Collaboration
- Coordination
- Communication
- Documentation
- Case management
- Health education
- Outreach
- Assessment
- Goal setting
- Insurance application assistance
- Screening
- Curriculum development
- Advocacy
- Transportation coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Admissions
- Discharges
- Case closures
Location
- Ronkonkoma, NY (in-person)
- Field visits in Nassau & Suffolk Counties
Work Type
- Full-time
- Non-exempt
- 35 hours/week
Experience Level
- Two years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $45,500 - $58,240
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 5 Wellness Days
- 10-22 Vacation Days
- 8 Sick Days
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Initiatives
- Paid Training
- On-the-Job Training
- Promotional Opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
About the Company
- Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives.
- Established in 1982 to respond to the need for housing for people with serious mental illness.
- Serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.
- Incredible people doing meaningful work.
- Welcoming workforce dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.