Agricultural Outreach Case Manager at Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers

Invite a friend Job Description:Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers Inc. is looking for Full Time Outreach Case Managers who will embrace our mission to remove barriers to care for farmworkers.Summary: The Outreach Case Manager coordinates care for our Agriculture Workers (MSAWs) to ensure that they receive the services needed after their initial visit through Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers Inc. This includes referrals for care and specialist services assistance with medication and diagnostic exams advocacy for the patient treatment planning and patient education. The Outreach Case Manager also provides other services to agriculture workers including but not limited to interpretation transportation and outreach.Hours:Hours may vary but are generally afternoons evenings and weekends.Position Responsibilities/Duties:* Manage cases of farmworker patients who need additional care including specialist appointments diagnostic appointments and Charity Care appointments.* Receive information and communicate with doctors on patients status and make necessary appointments and/or follow up with that patient.* Advocate and negotiate for patients to obtain services that fit the needs of that patient. * Serve as a liaison between the specialist providers and the seasonal farmworker.* Organize to ensure clients get the services they need in a timely fashion.* Provide health education information for patients based on their medical condition. * Make periodic phone calls to patient to follow up. * Maintain positive relationships with referring community resources/ health facilities and provides appropriate referral to health center and other community resources.* Interpret for doctor/dental visits for patients.* Answer phone calls and make appointments for Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers. * Provide or arrange transportation as needed to/for farmworkers needing assistance getting to community organizations and health center.* Embody the highest standards of professional thinking bearing conduct and appearance.* Perform other tasks as assigned by Manager or Coordinator. Experience and Skills:Position Requirements:* Bi-Lingual in Spanish and/or Creole* Experience in case management and outreach * Ability to convey compassion and empathy for patients * Critical thinking skills to analyze and solve problems* Strong computer skills* High school diploma or equivalent* Familiarity with the community and farms within the service area highly desired* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with focus on customer service* Valid drivers license with good driving record Required Experience:Junior IC Key Skills Project Portfolio Management,Motivational Interviewing,HIPAA,Computer Skills,Intake Experience,Lean Six Sigma,Conflict Management,Case Management,Team Management,Program Development,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1