Community Care Coordinator - PRN LA - Alexandria/Rapides Parish
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteAlexandria, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Conduct field-based care coordination for assigned clients in Alexandria and Rapides Parish, Louisiana, providing in-home support, home safety evaluations, and resource connections for housing, food, and healthcare. Assess social, financial, and health needs to develop individualized care plans, while advocating for timely access to services and managing behavioral, physical, and social interventions. Maintain accurate records in the EMR system, ensure HIPAA compliance, and report on intervention effectiveness to supervisors and funding agencies. Collaborate with healthcare providers, social services, and community organizations to address barriers to well-being and identify emerging community trends.
Required Qualifications
- Four to six years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have the willingness to drive with a clean driving record
- Reliable transportation
- Clean driving record
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Requires problem-solving and decision-making
- Must be able to work in a self-directed environment
- Identify and resolve problems in efficient and effective ways
- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
- Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection regulations, especially in relation to health information (e.g., HIPAA compliance)
- Associate's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required, OR active LPN/RN licensure, EMT, or Paramedic certification; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Current BLS certification and annual TB testing required
- Current and clear driver's license
- Must be able to frequently drive long distances, which may require a two-hour radius of your designated county
- Must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position which include lifting 30 lbs., transporting materials, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, use of hands, balancing, walking, standing, talking, hearing, and typing
- Must be able to lift and/or move more than 30 pounds
- Must be able to occasionally stand
- Must be able to occasionally walk
- Continually required to sit
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Must be comfortable with working in a variety of conditions, including members' homes, physicians' offices, cold conditions, and hot conditions
Desired Qualifications
- Medical experience strongly preferred
- Experience working with diverse populations, including marginalized, low-income, and underserved communities
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
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