Community Health Coach

Req #:

2279

Job ID:

13799

Job Location:

New York, NY

Zip Code:

10041

Category:

Social Work and Mental Health Services

Agency:

Elderplan

Status:

Regular Full-Time

Office:

Field

Salary:

$61,463.00 - $65,000.00 per year

The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs. These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms.

Why work for MJHS?:

When you work with us you will receive comprehensive and affordable health and financial benefits, in addition to generous paid vacation, personal and holiday time that you won't find at our competitors. Do you receive a paid day off for your birthday now? No?  You will here!  You will also receive the training, tuition assistance and career development you desire to help you achieve your career goals.  You take care of our patients, residents and health plan members, and we will take care of the rest!

 

Benefits include:

• Tuition Reimbursement for all full and part-time staff
• Generous paid time off
• Affordable medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family members
• Two retirement plans! 403(b) AND Employer Paid Pension
• Flexible spending
• And MORE!

MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government’s Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Responsibilities:

Community Health Coach will conduct in-person care management visits to identify and provide appropriate interventions based on the psychosocial, environmental, and spiritual needs of the member. The employee will provide education on how to access covered and non-covered benefits and ensure continuity of care across all healthcare settings by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team; Primary RN/SW Care Manager and member/member’s representatives. Utilize benefit structure and community-based resources to address member needs. Educate members on preventative health, and quality of life interventions.  Community Health Coach will be knowledgeable in and adhere to CMS/DOH regulations and policies. The Community Health Coach is responsible for the completion of in-person care management visits to Elderplan/HomeFirst members semi-annually as per pre-established criteria & care management scripts to identify Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs while in the members’ home, in accordance with departmental workflow. They educate members on plan benefits, preventative health, Advanced Directives/Health Care Proxy/Power of Attorney (POA) and help to facilitate the completion of such documentation. The Community Health Coach will collaborate with the Primary Care Management, report findings, & submit completed documentation to the Support Staff Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, psychology or related health field required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience in long term care, managed care, home care, geriatrics, hospital setting, or hospice.
• Prior experience in an interdisciplinary service delivery environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Strong background in addressing Social Determinants of Health/Certification.

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