Counselor - M-F 9a-5p - Spanish speaking is required

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Counselor - M-F 9a-5p - Spanish speaking is required.

In this role, the successful candidate The Counselor is responsible for providing assessment, case management, and assistance to patients with gestational diabetes to ensure healthy outcomes for themselves and their children. This includes connecting eligible patients to medically tailored meals, providing education on management of health condition, and assisting patients in navigating systems and resources. Additionally the counselor will assist patients in enrolling in remote patient monitoring to help them and their providers to monitor their health conditions. Excellent engagement skills and ability to work with individuals and families.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend trainings and/or webinars as assigned.
• Screen patient for social drivers of health if not already screened.
• Refer eligible patients for medically tailored meals and for other needed services.

• Enroll eligible patients in remote patient monitoring and provide education on how to use equipment.

• Advocate for patients when barriers to care exist including language and literacy barriers, access to transportation,problemswithinsurancecoverage,childcareproblems,appointmentschedulingconflict, etc.
• Make referrals to external and internal programs that provide food, shelter, clothing, legal services, educational services etc
• Collaborate with members of the research team to work towards completion of project outcomes.
• Assistpatientsandtheirfamilieswithbenefits,entitlements,andhousingaswellasanyotheridentified needs that impact patients physical health and emotional well-being.
• Maintainelectronicrecordsandcompilestatisticaldatainaccordancewiththedepartmentstandards. Complete documentation within required time frames.
• Conduct outreach to patients that meet eligibility criteria
• Maintaincaseloadsizeestablishedbythedepartmentandmeetmonthlyoutreachandengagement productivity requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or volunteered in alignment with NYULMC mission, goals and values.
• Prepare for and participate in any individual or team meetings/supervision as required by the department
• Utilizenecessarywebbasedapplicationsandothertechnologiesonavarietyofplatformstoaddress population management goals and departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
1 years relevant experience working, ability to plan and manage,
Knowledge of public benefits
History of immigrant community engagement

Preferred Qualifications:
Good interpersonal skills
Attention to detail

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $42,783.13 - $52,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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