Position: SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR – ACHN BILINGUAL – STROGER
About: The Social Services Coordinator-ACHN, Bilingual works within the Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) and Specialty Services to provide care coordination care to patients and their families. As part of the ACHN multidisciplinary team, oversees the processes of care delivered to patients and collaborates with the medical and behavior health team for provision of comprehensive service to ensure continuity of care and decrease health disparities. This position requires skills to access a patient’s psychological needs, formulate a treatment plan, and provide appropriate information. The Social Services Coordinator-ACHN utilizes resources within Cook County Health (CCH) as well as community resources appropriated to specific needs of patients/families and collaborates with PCMH staff and others for the provision of comprehensive social services.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Social Work, psychology or related field from accredited college or university is required; Two (2) years’ experience in care coordination in a medical outpatient setting or social services agencies is required; Bilingual in Spanish is required (Bilingual testing for Spanish will be administered, 80% minimum score is required). Master’s degree in Social Services, Social Work, psychology or related field from an accredited college or university (must provide official transcripts at the time of the interview) is preferred.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Basic Term Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Program, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time, You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
