Social Care Network Screener/Navigator

Do you enjoy helping others?

As a Social Care Network Screener/Navigator, you’ll be responsible for identifying health-related social needs to those with Medicaid. You'll be a part of the success of the participants that are being connected to resources and services within the network.  

Independent Living, Inc., is a progressive and dynamic cross-disability services organization and a leader in the provision of peer services in the Hudson Valley region. As a Social Care Network Screener/Navigator you must have good time management skills and be self-directing. A high school diploma/GED is preferred. Must be willing to complete the approved HVCC screening and Navigating training programs within the first week of employment.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Conduct Initial Screening and Benefits Eligibility Assessment.
• Monitor Email regularly for UniteUs alerts and Emailed Ingested Referral List.
• Accept referrals on the UniteUs Platform and complete the Outreaches.
• Conduct outreach to Medicaid populations residing in the SCN’s region and utilize a standardized screening tool to assess their health-related social needs.
• Assess client eligibility for a range of services and refer to appropriate community-based social supports.
• Leverage your social services experience and expertise to determine the most suitable resources and service providers for clients based on their needs, eligibility and preferences.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the range of services (including eligibility criteria) available in both the SCN and existing local social services infrastructure.
• Follow-up with participants to confirm health-related social needs have been addressed.
• Carefully document outreach, screening, and referrals in the SCN data platform and Foothold.
• Work closely with Program Manager to support the development and revising screening and navigation workflows and implementing process improvements that enhance SCN effectiveness.
• Identify and prepare participant success stories to demonstrate SCN impact and promote the network.
• Complete all reporting and record keeping as required.
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings and training sessions provided by the SCN network and/or agency.
• Other duties as assigned or as required by the needs of the position.

PAY:

• $21.35/hr

SHIFT: 

• Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays from the first day of employment

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must complete approved HVCC screening and Navigating training programs within the first week of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize the need for and facilitate connections between consumers and ILI and other disability related services. 
• Knowledge of local, statewide and national disability related issues and community dynamics.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Must have good time management skills and be self-directing, especially if there is any downtime.
• Must possess an unrestricted valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

ILI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's race, religion, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship or immigration status. arrest or conviction record or any other status protected by federal or state law.