Care Coordinator

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Job Classification: Care Coordinator

Job Summary:
The MCCN Care Coordinator will provide coordinated LTSS care management services as an integrated member of care management team to youth and adult Enrollees in need of services.

Essential Functions:

1. Work collaboratively and effectively with care management, including Assigned or Engaged Enrollee, medical team, and other providers to provide LTSS care management services.

2. Utilize the Comprehensive Assessment results from the ACO or MCO, and work with Assigned or
Engaged Enrollee to develop or update the LTSS Care Plan within 90 days of assignment.

3. Ensure that the LTSS Care Plan meets the requirements of EOHHS and notify the ACO or MCO if changes have occurred to Assigned or Engaged Enrollee’s functional status, including Activities of
Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) needs, since the completion of the Comprehensive Assessment.

4. Ensure the Assigned or Engaged Enrollee receives necessary assistance and accommodations to prepare for, fully participate in, and to the extent preferred, direct the care planning process. Ensure that the Assigned or Engaged Enrollee receives assistance in understanding LTSS terms and LTSS concepts, including but not limited to information on their functional status; how family members, social supports and other individuals of their choosing can be involved in the care planning process; self-directed care options and assistance available to self-direct care; and LTSS services or programs that are available to meet their needs and for which they are potentially eligible.

5. Inform the Assigned or Engaged Enrollee about his or her options for specific LTSS services and programs and providers that may meet their needs.

6. Conduct an assessment of the Assigned or Engaged Enrollee for social services and identify community and social services and resources that may support the health and wellbeing of the
Assigned or Engaged Enrollee.

7. Conduct assessment for Flexible Services for all Assigned or Engaged Enrollees who are enrolled in an ACO. If Flexible Services are identified, make recommendation to ACO for approval.

8. Provide LTSS subject matter expertise to health care, behavioral health, and social services providers.
9. Coordinate all aspects of service delivery and promote integration with health care providers, BH providers, LTSS providers and community/social service provides that the Assigned or Engaged
Enrollee may be receiving, as outlined in the LTSS Care Plan.

10. Participate in Enrollee’s care team meetings to ensure effective communication among all disciplines involved in individual’s care.

11. Provide health and wellness coaching as directed by the Engaged Enrollee’s care team and as indicated in the Enrollee’s LTSS Care Plan.

12. Maintain regular contact with Engaged Enrollee to monitor and coordinate LTSS Care Plan including quarterly face-to-face meetings.

Other Functions:
13. Update the LTSS Care Plan periodically to reflect the Assigned or Engaged Enrollee’s changing needs.
14. Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
15. Provide outreach services to individuals, as needed.
16. Provide transition planning and transition coordination to Engaged Enrollee including follow-up support post discharge.
17. Ensure that individuals receiving services are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with

MCCN Human Rights Policy.
18. Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
19. Strictly follow all agency Performance Standards.

Please note: The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and may include other duties as assigned.

Qualification/Education/Experience:

1. BA in social work, human services, nursing, psychology, sociology, or related field from an accredited college/university OR an Associate’s degree and at least one year professional experience in the field
OR at least three years of relevant professional experience. Experience working with individuals with complex LTSS needs desired. Care Coordination experience preferred.

2. Experience in navigating individual and family service systems and demonstrated the capacity to work collaboratively and effectively with families and community-based colleagues.

3. Ability to use Care Management Software to document and coordinate services.
4. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
5. Strong interpersonal skills in terms of developing a working relationship with a variety of individuals in a variety of context. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
6. Strong organization skills with Attention to detail, Multi-tasking skills, Prioritization skills, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills and Team skills.
7. Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
8. Commitment to MCCN values and mission.
9. Ability to travel on a regular basis; Must have valid driver’s license and access to auto.
10. Ability to read and speak English.
11. Fluency in other languages, especially Spanish, is preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Do you live within distance of the ferry and you would be willing to travel to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket or do you live in MV or Nantucket and would be willing to travel to the other island?

Language:

• Do you speak another language? (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Harwich, MA 02645: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harwich, MA 02645