Healthy Start Care Coordinator - Idabel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Care Coordinator works to provide professional, medical and social care coordination to children, adults, fathers and families within the Healthy Start Initiative; provides short-term counseling to clients to resolve problems; and refers clients to other specialized agencies form additional assistance or treatment. This is a Safety Sensitive position. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The Care Coordinator works under the supervision of the Healthy Start Care Coordinator Manager. OUALIFICATIONS: - Provides casework services and determines the preferred intervention strategy for each - client according to Healthy Start protocols. - Completes and maintains a database according to Healthy Start guidelines. - Interviews clients' families; completes intake and risk assessments which identify specific needs of each client and family. Is responsible for all needed written and typed correspondence with clients. Manage a caseload of 45 clients. - Follows up on missed appointments, including home visits. - Attends and participates in trainings, community education classes, staff meetings, quality assurance activities and appropriate in-service....