Job description
Position Summary
This position is responsible for coordinating appropriate medical care, dental care, and mental health services for children placed in foster care programs. Responsible for ensuring that medical treatment and services meet the requirements of local districts and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Coordinates, monitors, and documents the health care of foster children placed within the foster care program, including but are not limited to:
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Tracking health and dental exams. Notifies foster parents of examinations that are due and follows up with foster parents regarding scheduled appointments, when appointments are needed, or when appointments are failed and need to be rescheduled
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Scheduling and assisting with psychiatric med reviews for children in the FC program
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Reviews and documents medical and dental reports and coordinates follow-up as directed
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Coordinates referrals made to specialty clinics and follows up on recommended tests, treatments, or therapies
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Follows up regarding emergency room visits and sick visits to ensure that the prescribed medical regimen is being carried out
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On a case by case basis, completes or coordinates completion of forms required for specific purposes, i.e. school, working papers, or camp
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Monitors both medical and dental compliance and notifies foster parents and foster care case manager when compliance is in jeopardy
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Documents completed medical appointments and medications in the electronic record (CONNECTIONS)
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Reviews completed examinations, medical consults, and med-ex forms for foster care children and electronically stores as an attachment into chart
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Serves as a liaison between internal and external medical service consultants, foster care supervisor, and foster care case managers
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Serves as a resource to program staff concerning the health status of children in the foster care program, specifically those children with chronic health needs
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Participates in service planning and treatment reviews and clinical meetings as indicated
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Maintains a close working relationship with community-based health care facilities. On a regular basis seek consults and lab work for identified children in the foster care program, reviews bills to ensure accuracy related to service provision, discusses and resolves any problems and obstacles to children accessing appropriate care
Education and/or Experience
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High School Diploma
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At least six months related experience is preferred
Certification / Licensure
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NYS Registered LPN
If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.
We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State. If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!
Our employees receive generous paid time off, an expansive health care package, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment assistance, free training/CEU opportunities, and much more!
Apply today to become part of our team!
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff, and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work here at Northern Rivers!
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