Additional Job Description

Are you a compassionate individual who enjoys helping others achieve their personal health and wellness goals?  If so, a career as a CHOICES Care Coordinator might be perfect for you. As a Care Coordinator, you will make a lasting impact on members’ lives by ensuring their safety at home or within a community setting. In this role, you’ll travel to member’s homes for visits, while managing various demands and requests from both internal and external stakeholders. We’re seeking individuals who excel in problem-solving through critical thinking, and who are adept at time management and prioritizing daily tasks. You should be self-motivated, flexible, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you should have a passion for improving the quality of life for diverse members in their communities.

You will be a great match for this role if you have:
• 3 years of experience in a clinical setting
• Registered nurse with an active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Act; or Masters in Social Work with an active unrestricted license (LCSW, LMSW, or LAPSW).
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Must live within the following counties: Anderson and Knox Counties
• Available for an 8:00am – 5:00pm EST(no on call) schedule, with the option (upon management approval) to work a compressed work week after 1 year.

Job Responsibilities

Partnering with members and families to identify needed supports and direct services to meet personal goals for good health, employment and independent or community living.Collaborates with a team of clinical and social support colleagues to meet the physical, behavioral health and long term service needs of each member.Conduct thorough and objective face-to-face visits with and assess each members situation to determine current status and needs, including physical, behavioral, functional, psycho-social, financial, and employment and independent living expectations.Utilizing criteria for authorizing appropriate home and community based services and confirm those services are being provided and that members needs are being met.Valid Driver's License.TB Skin Test (applies to coordinators that work in the field).Position requires 24 months in role before eligible to post for other internal positions.Various immunizations and/or associated medical tests may be required for this position.

Job Qualifications

Experience

2 years - Clinical experience required

Skills\Certifications

PC Skills required (Basic Microsoft Office and E-Mail)Effective time management skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and organizational skills

License

Registered nurse with an active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Act; or Masters in Social Work with an active unrestricted license (LCSW, LMSW, or LAPSW).

Grade 10 BBEX

Incentive Plan AEP

Number of Openings Available:

0

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

VSHP Volunteer State Health Plan, Inc

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