Care Navigator

Company: WestCare Foundation
Location: Bullhead City
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Care Navigator
Job Details
Job Location
Administration - 720 Hancock - Bullhead, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Any
Description
Position Summary:
Conducts initial contact and coordinates services for HRSA RCORP Implementation grant
Essential Job Functions:

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  Responds to referrals of assigned program participants in a timely manner to complete initial assessment, treatment plan and follow up as needed.
  
  
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  Provide education and support in treatment and recovery efforts.
  
  
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  Explain services to consumers, identify risk factors, and encourage consumers to participate.
  
  
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  Develop cooperative working relationships with community care providers.
  
  
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  Provide care coordination and referrals.
  
  
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  Act as a liaison/advocate to community services and primary health care providers.
  
  
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  Maintain updated progress notes of services, referrals, and accomplishments in consumer files in a timely manner as outlined by HRSA RCORP grant Standards and Guidelines
  
  
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  Ability to maintain a caseload of approximately 50 consumers per month.
  
  
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  Attend staff meetings, training and in-service as assigned by the Program Director or required by agency, or funding source
  
  
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  Participate in Performance Improvement activities in an ongoing basis.
  
  
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  Other duties as assigned
  
  
  Qualifications
  Essential Qualifications:
  Certifications/Licenses:
  
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    Possess or able to obtain Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card
    
    
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    Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check
    
    
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    As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 11/1/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly
    
    
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    During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you
    
    
    Education:
    
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    • 4 years education/experience; Masters Degree preferred
      
      Experience and Competencies:
      
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        Two years in Social Services field experienced with the target population
        
        
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        Should have excellent language and people skills and be well organized in work habits
        
        
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        Comfortable working with mental health and drug using population
        
        
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        Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents
        
        
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        Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
        
        
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        Bi-lingual is a plus
        
        
        Working Conditions:
        
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          Tasks may be performed in residential or office setting
          
          
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          Normal work hours are from a.m. p.m. Regular attendance is required. Working Overtime is required and essential to perform job duties at times.
          
          

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