Adult Care Coordinator (Health Home Plus)
Company: ICAN Inc
Location: Herkimer
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Adult Care Coordinator
conducts and schedules assessments, referrals, advocacy and
supports, counseling, education of patients and enrollees and care
team members assuring the patient receives quality services to
maintain optimum healthcare needs without barriers. The Coordinator
adheres to and promotes the philosophy and missions of the company
by performing the following duties and responsibilities. Duties and
Responsibilities: Responsible for engagement with adults in the
care management program. Conducts assessments, evaluates needs,
establishes and maintains care plan and maintains referrals for
enrollees. Assures supports are in place inclusive of peer and
family contacts. Develops Interim Plan of Care based on preliminary
clinical information and assigned level that will identify linkages
and services immediately required, based on information received
from referral sources if applicable. Ensures all initial linkages
are established and maintained. Collaborates with all services
providers and establishes team communication plan. Monitors goals
on a continuing basis and that team is communicating. Monitors that
care plan is relevant to health home policies and procedures.
Consults with family members and social supports to maintain
support consistency. Advocates for additional services and linkages
as appropriate. Maintains current care management documentation and
information regarding care management activities within the
required health IT system. Maintain Health Home Plus caseload of
15-20 clients. Provide Care Management services to Health Home Plus
members with recent homelessness, recent incarceration and/or
frequent impatient hospitalizations. Conduct: minimally two face to
face client contacts per month with two collateral contacts as well
as supporting the client with any referrals for other supported
services. Participate in all required Health Home Plus trainings
and Supervision required for Health Home Plus Care Management.
Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience A Master’s degree in one of the qualifying
fields and one-year of experience, OR A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or
higher in any field with three years of experience, or two years of
experience as a Health Home Care Manager serving SMI or SED
population; OR A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Counselor (CASAC) and two years of relevant experience. Qualifying
Fields: Degrees featuring a major or concentration in: social work,
psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, education, occupational
therapy, physical therapy, recreation, recreation therapy,
counseling, community mental health, child and family studies,
sociology, speech and hearing or other human services. A valid NYS
Driver's License is required.
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