Care Coordination Specialist
Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities. We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients and community. Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!
Would you like to work on a small, dedicated team that makes a big impact in the community? Are you passionate about partnering with individuals, families, and community agencies to break down barriers and improve outcomes? Do you want to work for an organization that promotes a healthy work-life balance? We are looking for a Care Coordination Specialist who will be responsible for responding to needs presented by individuals and families who have been seen by our Mental Health and Substance Use Connections Team. The Care Coordination Specialist is key in assisting individuals and families in navigating and understanding the behavioral health system and connecting with appropriate services.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma (required)
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- A minimum of two years of experience working in a human services field such as community resource centers, behavioral health, homelessness services, public service agencies, or other human services organizations
- Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish language is preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Participate as an active member of a multi-agency team
- Provide resource navigation to help individuals identify and access behavioral health services, psychiatry, and/or other community resources
- Conduct initial screenings assessing needs
- Support patients through clinical care coordination
- Perform routine support, office, clerical, or administrative duties
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and include relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/ living experience. Please include a cover letter that details how your experiences and qualifications align with this position.
Submit a resume and cover letter to Attn: Search Coordinator
- Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org
- Fax: 970-221-7165
- Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Why work for us
- We value a work-life balance
- Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions
- We offer competitive salary with additional 3% compensation for bilingual proficiency
- Medical/Dental benefits: employee covered at 100%; dependents covered at 75%
- Low-cost vision plan available
- Retirement plan 401(a): employee contribution (3%); employer contribution (5%)
- An optional 457(b) retirement plan is available
- Generous flexible paid time off. Earn 14 days of PTO in the 1st year and 12 paid holidays
- Intermediate paid leave benefits to eligible employees in lieu of the State of Colorado FAMLI plan
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that provide confidential and free support to our staff
- ***Access to legal and financial counseling
- ***Up to six counseling sessions per issue for mental health concerns
- ***Variety of additional resources
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers
- We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience
- We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws
Infection Prevention
Must comply with infection prevention policies for this position. Requirements include providing documentation of MMR, Varicella, and Tdap immunizations and compliance with tuberculosis training, screening, and testing on hire.
