Children's Health Home Care Manager, High Acuity

Health Home Care Manager # About Us Kids. Peace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs.

Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.

Position Overview

Care Managers provide outreach and enrollment services to children presumed to meet eligibility requirements of New York State#s Children#s Health Home program. They gather assessments and enter documentation that confirms eligibility and identifies areas requiring supportive services. They work with children, families and service providers to create a comprehensive Plan of Health Care, identify additional service providers as necessary, and coordinate the continuing involvement of families and service providers in the execution of the plan.

Care Managers document progress and arrange for eventual transition between health homes as necessary, or from health homes to other levels of service following changes in eligibility.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation starting at $45K Generous PTO Tuition Assistance # Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Comprehensive Benefits # Medical, dental, vision, and even pet insurance Professional Growth Opportunities # Ongoing training, development programs, and clear pathways for career advancement Supportive Culture # A team environment built on collaboration, respect, and compassion # Key Responsibilities Provide outreach and enrollment services to children presumed eligible for New York State#s Children#s Health Home program.

Conduct and gather comprehensive assessments to confirm program eligibility and identify areas requiring supportive services. Accurately enter and maintain documentation in accordance with program, regulatory, and organizational requirements. Collaborate with children, families, and service providers to develop, implement, and update a comprehensive Plan of Health Care.

Identify, refer to, and coordinate with additional service providers as needed to address identified health, behavioral, and social service needs. Maintain ongoing communication and coordination among families and multidisciplinary service providers to ensure effective execution of the Plan of Health Care. Monitor and document client progress, outcomes, and service engagement on an ongoing basis.

Facilitate care transitions as required, including transitions between health homes or from health home services to other levels of care due to changes in eligibility. Advocate for children and families to ensure access to appropriate services and continuity of care. # Qualifications BA with 2 years relevant experience OR a MA with 1 year experience.

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