Transition Coordinator - Full Time - CareStar, Inc.

Transition Coordinator- Summit and surrounding counties.

Ready to join a growing company whose work profoundly impacts people’s lives in their community, who offers an excellent learning environment, opportunities to advance and the ability to work alongside talented business leaders/professionals? CareStar, Inc. is currently seeking a Transition Coordinator in the Operations Department to assist individuals served with locating housing, coordinating the physical move to a community setting, and are responsible for efficient utilization of program funds. The Transition Coordinator collaborates with long-term care (LTC) facilities, Case Managers and individuals served to initiate services that meet the individual’s needs in a cost effective and service efficient manner, with sensitivity given to individuals’ personal preferences, rights to self-determination, strengths, needs and barriers.

THE POSITION

CareStar is looking for motivated individuals who/to:

• Act as point-of-contact to assist the individual to live in his/her home and/or community.
• Assist individuals served with linkages to service providers and community resources as needed.
• Identify barriers to compliance with individual’s healthcare regime, appointments and screenings.
• Work with individuals to create solutions to identified barriers and empower individuals to manage physician, and/or other key medical professionals, contacts, appointments and/or screenings.
• Communicate and collaborate with the individual’s healthcare team, including, but not limited to, the facility Social Worker and Waiver Case Manager.
• At least 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or higher education level.
• Minimum of 12 months of experience delivering services in a healthcare, behavioral health or social services setting.
• Experience advocating on behalf of individuals with chronic illness, mental health and/or substance use disorders, and physical disabilities.
• At least 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or higher education level.
• Minimum of 12 months of experience delivering services in a healthcare, behavioral health or social services setting.
• Experience advocating on behalf of individuals with chronic illness, mental health and/or substance use disorders, and physical disabilities.
• Adheres to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
• Understands and complies with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
• Follows the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.

THE LOCATION

This position is open in Summit County and is responsible for covering the surrounding counties.

THE COMPANY

CareStar was founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio with the mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives. We continue to be an industry leader in the field of Long-Term Care Case Management, Assessment, Population Health Management and Innovative Software Development Solutions.

WHY YOU SHOULDAPPLY

• Remote working opportunities.
• Shared ownership benefit through the CareStar Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Competitive salary based upon experience, education and knowledge.
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life-insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution. 
• Paid vacations and 10 holidays per year.

Come be part of a team that values and challenges you! If these responsibilities, qualifications and benefits catch your interest, apply today at CareStar’s Career page at www.carestar.com/careers.