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WorkSource Oregon Care Coordinator in EUGENE, Oregon
Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional \$1.50 Bilingual Differential. This bilingual differential is not included in the salary above. Position Summary This position works with clients to develop a care plan that will lead to stability, self-sufficiency, and create conditions amenable to client self-management of their health. Care coordinators will participate on the team of providers, and may be the lead of that team. The role of the Care Coordinator includes assisting the client in accessing medical programs. This includes CAREAssist, OMIP, Medicaid, Medicare, FHIAP. COBRA/Portability, private insurance, Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance, Debt Forgiveness programs, and other local, state and federal medical assistance programs. Ongoing advocacy and support is provided to the client in order to maintain access to medical assistance programs, and minimize any break in access to medical care. This position will assist clients in accessing private and government social services to meet basic needs such as housing, transportation and food, as well as alcohol and drug programs, mental health services, vocational programs and SSI/SSDI. The Care Coordinator facilitates this access through the provision of referrals, and additional coordination or advocacy as needed. In addition, this position coordinates access to support services provided through the Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act of 2006. Required Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree in Social Work/Human Service related field or 2 years full-time case management or related experience Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required Client-centered service experience Experience working with clients who have substance abuse and/or mental health issues Detail-oriented Self-manager/self-motivated and solution focused Ability to work with diverse populations Knowledge of local and statewide social service providers Excellent written and oral communication skills Working knowledge of databases Record-keeping & organizational skills Willing to be part agency & department teams Valid Oregon Driver\'s license, or valid out of state driver\'s license with the ability to get an Oregon Drivers license within 30 days of establishing residency in Oregon, and a driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy TB test provided by agency Ability to pass agency criminal background check For a complete job description, please visit: https://hivalliance.criterionhcm.com/jobs/51/1/#599