Join our Team! Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is currently seeking a part time (24hrs) with the potential to work into full time, Health Home Coordinator. As the Health Home Coordinator, youwill provide care coordination/case management to children who have a DHHS approved mental health or intellectual disabilities diagnosis. This position is remote, with travel and in-person meetings required in the Piscataquis County area.
Location: Dover Foxcroft, Maine
Health Home Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Work with individuals to address behavioral health needs, as well as integrating physical health and medical needs.
- Participate in a team-based approach to care, by working in collaboration with a Clinical Team Leader, Family/Youth Support, Nurse Care Manager, and Psychiatric and Medical Consultants.
- Work with a diverse population of families.
- Work with children and their families to address behavioral health needs, as well as integrating physical health and medical needs.
Health Home Coordinator Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child Development, Human Services, or a related field.
- Previous experience working with children or adolescents with disabilities or case management preferred.
- Must have a valid State of Maine driver’s license in good standing and reliable insured transportation and available to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the client and families.
- Possess excellent communication, interpersonal skills, documentation skills and the ability to multitask.
- Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.
Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)
- 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)
- Paid Time off-3 Days upon hire
- Paid training for all required certifications
- Dental/Health/Vision
- Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Incentives
The rate of pay for this position starts at $20.95 per hour, and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience.
Penquis offers an excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. Join our team by applying on line at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973:3520) or by email at employment@penquis.org to request an application and job description.
In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace.
