Russian Service Coordinator

We seek a motivated and experienced Full-Time Russian TBI/NHTD Service Coordinator (Medicaid Waiver) for the following Locations: Long Island, Lower Hudson Region (Westchester), and New York areas. The Service Coordinator assists prospective waiver participants and coordinates and monitors the provision of all services for the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver and the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Waiver. The Service Coordinator’s goal is to increase the participant’s independence, productivity, and integration into the community while maintaining the health and welfare of the individual. The ideal candidate will have excellent social skills. Able to travel to Queens and Long Island.

Duties:

• Provide direct care management services, maintaining accurate and verifiable documentation of all services rendered.
• Gather information needed for applicants to be approved as waiver participants by RDC.
• Assist clients/ legal guardians with applications and paperwork for and management of benefits, financial, housing, or other related areas as needed.
• Develop comprehensive service plans, PPOs, and all other required DOH paperwork for participants assigned.
• Monitor implementation of each client’s service plan and provide ongoing review of the plan’s overall effectiveness in compliance with all state requirements and regulations.
• Maintain a minimum monthly face-to-face contact with each client served.
• Formally review and submit a revised service plan as the applicable Waiver directs.
• Maintain client records for a minimum of 7 years after termination of Waiver services.
• Ensure the assessment of the need for a nursing facility level of care is completed annually.
• Coordinate and facilitate team meetings semi-annually and as requested by clients receiving services from TBI/NHTD Waiver programs.
• Participate in staff meetings and other Care Coordination department activities and mandatory training.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, State, and Federal regulations and agency policies.

Requirements:

• TBI/NHTD experience is a plus.
• Knowledge in completing or conducting an assessment.
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Minimum one (1) year of experience providing case management/service coordination, information and referral services, and service brokering of community-based services for individuals with disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury; and
• Licensed Master Social Worker; or
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or
• Master of Social Work degree; or
• Master of Psychology degree; or
• Certified Teacher of Students with Disabilities; or
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five (5) years of experience providing case management, information and referral services, and service brokering of community-based services for individuals with disabilities.

OR

Associate’s degree in conjunction with at least 3 years of experience in social services, providing case management and direct hands-on care.

Skills:

• Proficient with Office, Microsoft, data entry, and computer skills.
• Must have excellent listening as well as written and oral communication skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and a professional attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Having crisis intervention skills is also a huge plus.

**This is a hybrid position; 2 days minimum in the office. The rest of the time in the field or at home (reimbursement will be provided for all work-related traveling expenses with proper receipts)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to travel to Queens and Long Island?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• TBI/NHTD Service Coordinator: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Russian (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rego Park, NY 11374

• Health insurance