Care Coordinator - Community Prevention & Treatment Services (Req 100940)
Whitney M Young Jr Health Center · Albany, New York, US
Description Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse commun...
Job description
Description Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community. WYH has a robust benefits package including generous time off, affordable health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with safe harbor employer match, tuition reimbursement, term life insurance, commuter benefits and more! GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Care Coordinator is a member of the Community Prevention and Treatment Services Team. This position works directly with patients who are living with infectious diseases and experiencing barriers to care and treatment. Populations served by CPTS Care Coordinators consist primarily of individuals facing social health disparities. This includes but is not limited to individuals living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C, individuals living with substance use disorder, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals seeking gender-affirming care. These services are provided to patients regardless of race, ethnicity, age, income status, gender expression and/or orientation, and sexuality. The CPTS Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing the needs of the patient throughout all stag...