Health Educator - Supportive Services Case Manager

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.

*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Supportive Services Case Manager/Health Educator to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human service-related discipline.
• Two years of experience working in the field of behavioral health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic illness.
• Familiar with HIV primary care, mental health, and other social services resources.
• Must have an understanding of community level work and the importance of collaborating and coordinating with other organizations.
• Requires excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Our Benefits include

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range: $45,500 ($25.00/hr.) - $58,240 ($32.00/hr.)

The above salary range represents Options for Community Living’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).

Schedule Options: (35 hours/week)

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: In person based out of our Ronkonkoma office, with field visits required in Nassau & Suffolk Counties.

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities

The Supportive Services Case Manager/Health Educator provides community-based services focused on linking, engaging and re-engaging persons with HIV/AIDS to care and treatment with an emphasis on frequent contact as a means of retaining the individual in care, avoiding health-related crises, and achieving self-management. Provides health education services to facilitate skills that encourage consumers to be responsible for their health care and lifestyle choices. The Supportive Services Case Manager/Health Educator conducts outreach to recruit eligible clients, assess/prioritize needs, reduce barriers and establish goals. Provides case management services in coordination with service providers. Assist with applying for insurance as necessary. Conduct consumer Health Education screenings and facilitate Health Education group process. The Supportive Services Case Manager/Health Educator assists with implementation of Health Education Curriculum, implementation of contract goals and preparation of necessary reports to funding sources.

• Assist in the implementation, planning and coordination of program policies, procedures and operations.
• Assist in the development, implementation, planning and coordination of program policies, procedures, and operations.
• Conduct consumer screenings, documenting reasons for participation in Health Education services.
• Maintain contact with referral sources, conduct outreach to identify program candidates.
• Complete intakes and gather supporting documentation. Record appropriate information into Foothold Awards (EMR). Reassess program eligibility quarterly.