Health Care Coordinator - San Diego, CA

Pay Range: $25 - $28 · For over 40 years, Adjoin has been dedicated to helping people find communities where they feel safe and respected, and where they can be themselves in every aspect of their lives. Adjoin provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities and Veter ...

Job description

Pay Range: $25 - $28

For over 40 years, Adjoin has been dedicated to helping people find communities where they feel safe and respected, and where they can be themselves in every aspect of their lives. Adjoin provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities and Veterans. We serve more than 1400 clients annually throughout the state of California ranging in age from 18 to 83 years.  We assist our clients to be productive citizens by providing a living and work environment where they feel challenged, respected, and accountable as they strive to meet the demands of life.

Our mission is to create limitless pathways for people to belong where they live, work, learn, and play.

Join Adjoin Veterans and help give Veterans the home they deserve. Our housing-first strategy ensures that every Veteran family we serve secures permanent housing. We are honored to support our Veterans through federal Veterans Affairs and state funding opportunities, such as Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF).

At Adjoin, we create opportunities for Veterans to live, work, learn, and play in the communities we serve. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting our nation's heroes, we invite you to join our dedicated team and help build a better future for our Veterans.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Conduct assessments during the participant's intake phase and as needed in order to understand the Veterans' health care status, potential barriers to care, the causes, and the impact of such barriers on the veterans' ability to access and maintain health care services.
• Connect veterans who are not already enrolled or engaged in health care to VA health care or other medical care providers
• Assist veterans in communicating their preferences in care and personal health-related goals to facilitate shared decision making of the veterans' care
• Work collaboratively with the Veterans multi-disciplinary team, including medical, mental health, and case and housing coordination personnel to identify and address challenges and develop solutions
• Provide comprehensive case and care coordination
• Act as a health coach by proactively supporting the Veteran to access and appropriately utilize treatment interventions and outcomes
• Provide education on wellness-related topics, such as healthcare plan options
• Arrange transportation to medical appointments
• Assist Veterans in preparation for medical appointments so that all issues are addressed during appointments and veterans are informed regarding health care plan
• Remain current on community medical resources available
• Maintain documentation of trainings, client contacts and other pertinent information in accordance with agency and best standard practices.
• Attend weekly Veteran Case Conferencing meetings to discuss Veterans with high level mental and physical health needs
• Transport Veterans to appointments, housing searches, or other necessary locations, ensuring safety and timeliness during travel.
• Occasional travel to Imperial Valley
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• This role will have a bachelor's degree required, but Masters's Degree preferred in Social Work; LCSW preferred; ASW acceptable
• At least 2 years professional experience in a social service role.
• Experience in a medical/hospital environment conducting medical social work duties preferred
• Ability to rapidly develop rapport with SSVF program participants and VA medical staff and other medical teams.
• Knowledge of HMIS (Clarity) a plus.
• Prior experience working with homeless population a plus.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and thrive in a challenging and frequently changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to fluently read, write and communicate in English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills are critical.
• Demonstrated computer literacy (MS Office) and capability to maintain well-organized records and files.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and manage time is also an essential component of this position.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate and maintain professional boundaries as custodian of confidential information.
• Proficient skill level in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Zoom, Teams, Sharepoint)
• Experience supporting programs serving homeless individuals/families and those diagnosed with physical or mental health disabilities a plus.
• Insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition, and proof of current CA driver's license.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel within and throughout the counties in which services are provided a minimum of 25% of the time.
• Ability to travel in and throughout the state on as-needed basis to attend meetings, trainings, etc.
• Successful completion of pre- employment drug screen and background check.
• Physical evaluations may be required dependent upon specific assigned duties or compliance requirements and may include a TB test and/or a lift and transfer test.
• Acceptable DMV record.

BENEFITS AND PERKS
At Adjoin, we know our employees have diverse and individual needs and have gone a step beyond the standard, cookie-cutter benefits package that other organizations offer. We have thoughtfully designed a unique package that goes above and beyond:

• Competitive Medical Coverage
• Extremely generous retirement matching
• 100% Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
• 100% Employer-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Employee Wellness program with fun incentives, prizes and chances to connect with your peers
• Mental health resources (EAP) with 5 free counseling sessions per year (for you AND your dependents)
• Volunteer program with paid volunteer hours for a cause of your choice
• Dental, Flexible Spending Account, paid time off, holidays, and more

EEO

People matter. All humans deserve respect, dignity, and a place to build their own future. Here at Adjoin, we believe and live this every day. Adjoin is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all individuals regardless of age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy-related conditions, race, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive. 

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