Care Navigator II- VNSW's Community Care Navigation Program

Job Description

Job Description

CARE NAVIGATOR II

Westchester / NY Metro Territory

An affiliated company of VNS Westchester, Community Care Navigation is seeking a  CARE NAVIGATOR who works with individuals and care-givers / families to provide assessment, coordination, on-going monitoring and management of individuals in their home.   VNSW’s Community Care Navigation Program (CCN) provides comprehensive life planning, care navigation and wellness services in the comfort of an individual’s home – in-person or virtually.

VNS Westchester is a destination Employer who cultivates a people oriented environment and fosters professional development.

“We take care of our People!”

The Care Navigator II is responsible for carrying a client case load and performing the following functions :

• 1.       Conducts Wellness Assessment

In-depth assessment of client physical, mental, bio-psychosocial

status and needs in clients home.

Conducts neighborhood and  home safety inspection and evaluates living environment

meeting client needs in the least restrictive way, without sacrificing dignity, respect, quality of life and peace of mind.

Works with client, family and Para-professional staff to implement aging in place plan, monitoring, reviewing and adjusting (as needed) every 60 days.

Coordinates all service needs, including, but not limited to : home health services, nutrition consultation, physical or occupational therapy, hospital admission and discharge planners; physicians and other medical providers; attorneys and financial planners; home repair and other services.  Makes regular home visits to monitor client status.   Accompanies or meets client in ER.  Provides oversight of home health aides.

and distant family.

11. Performs all other related duties as required.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES :

Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Home Health Exchange

REPORTS TO : Director of Community Care Navigation

A Valid New York State Drivers License and car is required

Salary : $70k to $80K annually based on a full time schedule.

This is a full time position.

Outstanding benefits package includes :

Medical / Dental / Vision

Pension

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off policy

Short and Long Term disability

Must work at least 21 hours weekly to be eligible for our benefits.

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