Social Worker/Assistant Healthcare Coordinator

Assistant Healthcare Coordinator Needed in the Bronx.

Full time position!


We are seeking an individual that enjoys being creative and is passionate about working with vulnerable populations. This role will allow you to design trainings as well as education models for tenant populations. The goal of these trainings will be to reduce unnecessary in-patient hospitalizations as well as emergency room use, provide support to on-site staff on best practice for a variety of healthcare needs, including mental health, and to provide the tenant with the opportunity to learn how to independently manage their healthcare needs.



Responsibilities:

• Develop, and monitor healthcare related metrics within 4 sites.
• Review in-patient and ED discharge instructions to create a follow-up care plan for the tenant.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to create individual healthcare service plans for tenants, including medical and mental health needs.
• Coordinate Vaccination and Flu Clinics.
• Assist in planning and executing quarterly Healthy Events.
• Design a program to monitor tenant Health Insurance status.
• Create group trainings for Case Conferences/Team Meetings regarding best practice for both medical and mental health issues.
• Consult with staff regarding best practice for substance abuse disorders.
• Provide education on trauma informed care as well as harm reduction.
• Consult with individual tenants as well as staff regarding healthcare concerns.
• Assist with pillboxes and vital signs as needed.
• Develop collaborative relationships with healthcare settings to improve the referral process and patient care communications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• Willingness to work at multiple sites.
• Experience with LGBTQ populations is preferred.
• Candidate must possess superior written and verbal skills.
• Candidate must be well-organized and possess multi-tasking skills.
• Candidate must have a knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience working with Veterans is a plus.

For more information and to apply, please contact

Howard Newman
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204
Fax:1-718-302-0070
[email protected]