Join Our Team as a Health Home Plus Care Coordinator with EAC Network!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with severe mental illness and other complex needs? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit agency dedicated to empowering and supporting over 62,888 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is seeking a motivated Health Home Plus Care Coordinator for our Suffolk County program.
Competitive Compensation: $28 per hour with a hybrid work schedule.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
Location: Central Islip, NY
Report: Program Director
Why This Role is Perfect for You:
As a Health Home Plus Care Coordinator, you’ll be at the forefront of transformative care, helping individuals with severe mental illness navigate their path to stability and wellness. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage of $28, a hybrid work schedule, and the opportunity to be part of a compassionate team making a real difference in the community.
What You’ll Do:
- Coordinate Care: Provide outreach, assessment, and service planning for clients with severe mental illness, ensuring they receive comprehensive support for their mental health, substance use, and medical needs.
- Engage with Clients: Develop and implement care plans, maintain contact with clients and their support networks, and monitor progress to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Fieldwork & Flexibility: Split your time between our office in Central Islip, NY, and fieldwork, including home visits, hospital visits, and emergency room follow-ups.
- Collaborate & Support: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Case Managers and treatment providers, to facilitate client engagement and address barriers to service utilization.
- Documentation & Tracking: Keep detailed records, track client activities, and ensure timely follow-up on appointments, treatments, and aftercare.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in a human services field with one year of experience, or a bachelor’s degree with two years of experience, or CASAC with two years of experience. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with three years of experience or two years as a Health Home care manager for the Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or serious emotional disturbance (SED) population.
- Experience: Direct service experience with SMI, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, or children with SED. Experience linking individuals to essential services in a community setting is highly valued.
- Skills: Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software is required.
- Other Requirements: Must have valid NYS (New York State) Driver’s License and be willing to transport clients to appointments using own vehicle. Must provide proof of valid NYS car insurance and Defensive Driving Certificate within 30 days of hire. Valid registration, inspection and Automobile Insurance Liability of a recommended minimum of 100,000/300,000 will also be evaluated upon hire.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Make a significant impact on the lives of individuals battling addiction, mental health and chronic medical conditions.
- Supportive Environment: Work within a compassionate and dedicated team.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from industry-leading training and ongoing development opportunities.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K with a 3% match, 30 days of paid time off in your first year, 14 days off for US holidays, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and wellness benefits.
If you're ready to make a significant impact in the field of mental health and are eager to join a team committed to excellence and compassion, we want to hear from you! Apply today to become a crucial part of EAC Network’s mission and make a real difference in our community.
