Social Worker/Assistant Healthcare Coordinator

Position Overview

Assistant Healthcare Coordinator Needed in the Bronx. Full time position! We are seeking an individual who enjoys being creative and is passionate about working with vulnerable populations. In this role you will design trainings and education models for tenant populations with the goal of reducing unnecessary in-patient hospitalizations and emergency room use, supporting on-site staff with best practices for a variety of healthcare needs including mental health, and empowering tenants to manage their own healthcare.

For more information and to apply, please contact:
Howard Newman
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11219

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor healthcare-related metrics within 4 sites.
• Review in-patient and ED discharge instructions to create a follow-up care plan for the tenant.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to create individual healthcare service plans for tenants, including medical and mental health needs.
• Coordinate Vaccination and Flu Clinics.
• Assist in planning and executing quarterly Healthy Events.
• Design a program to monitor tenant Health Insurance status.
• Create group trainings for Case Conferences/Team Meetings regarding best practices for both medical and mental health issues.
• Consult with staff regarding best practices for substance abuse disorders.
• Provide education on trauma-informed care as well as harm reduction.
• Consult with individual tenants and staff regarding healthcare concerns.
• Assist with pillboxes and vital signs as needed.
• Develop collaborative relationships with healthcare settings to improve referral processes and patient care communications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• Willingness to work at multiple sites.
• Candidate must possess superior written and verbal skills.
• Candidate must be well-organized and able to multi-task.
• Candidate must have a knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LGBTQ populations.
• Experience working with Veterans is a plus.