The Chenango County Cooperative extension is seeking two individuals, who enjoy coordination work and helping community members. The Social Care Navigation position is an amazing opportunity for someone who has some social work, human services or healthcare experience. Even though this is a temporary assignment at this point in time, the individuals will be eligible for the NYS benefits, which includes the health insurance, free dental and retirement. The goal of this position is to support community members facing a range of challenges to connect to resources that can address their social needs and improve their health and well-being. The specific function is to support CCE-Chenango’s participation in New York’s Medicaid 1115 Waiver through provision of screening and navigation services for Medicaid members in the Southern Tier region. The Social Care Navigator will 1) identify Medicaid members’ unmet social needs by using a standardized screening tool, 2) complete an Eligibility Assessment to determine whether they are eligible for Enhanced Services through the region’s Social Care Network, and 3) provide navigation services and ongoing care management as appropriate based on screening and eligibility assessment results.
The Social Care Navigator will work closely with Care Compass Collaborative to serve Care Compass Network's primary care practices. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience with local anchor institutions in the areas of health and social work.

    

Required QualificationsComputer Skills including use of e-mail and computer based time collection, and willingness to learn new referral management platforms (primarily Unite Us, which is the chosen platform of the Southern Tier region for 1115 Waiver-related work)  .Associate’s Degree or high school diploma with 2 years transferable program/functional experience may substitute for degree requirement.Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision and to stay organized to complete work within a reasonable time frameExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAbility to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and prioritiesAbility to identify and address safety concerns in the work placeAbility to work effectively with co-workersAbility to communicate with supervisor and staff as pertains to the duties of the job.Ability to follow oral and written instructions and assume responsibility with general guidelines and directionAbility to plan and organize work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisorAbility to meet travel requirements associated with this positionAbility to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriateAbility to meet travel requirements associated with this positionPreferred Qualifications:Experience with community members facing challengesFamiliarity and interest in with 1115 Waiver goals and proceduresFamiliarity with trauma-informed approaches and interest in advancing health equity through cross-sector collaboration and health and social care integrationExperience managing a caseload of clients and providing 1:1 care management supportResponsibilities:Deliver screening and navigation services in accordance with 1115 Waiver requirements and any other services mutually agreed upon with their supervisorComplete timely outreach and provision of social care navigation services in coordination with team membersAssist in the development of resource navigation services to meet identified needs and diverse interests of participantsCoordinates referrals platform responsibilities to provide services to clients and initiate invoicing for services rendered. Keep necessary recordsAssist Supervisor in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes and to meet changing local and/or statewide priorities or needsAssist in the interaction with program participants and collaborators, Cornell faculty, and staff to collect evaluation data for improving programsAssist Supervisor with interpreting evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure and methodsAssist with recommending program changes to strengthen and improve programsOther duties as assigned

Position Details:

Expected Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Hourly Wage: $21.75 per hour

Location: CCE Chenango County office in Norwich, NY

Even though this positions in a temporary assignment, the select candidate will be benefits eligible; which includes holidays off and a generous PTO plan; along with great benefit options!
•NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)
•NYS Retirement
 

  

Job Title:

Association Tmp Program

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No Grade - Hourly

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Hourly

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Contact Name:

Regina Lowder

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