Street Medicine Coordinator S2H Manhattan, 15 East 27th Street, New York, New York, United States of America Req #2688 Friday, August 9, 2024 ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home! Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness. But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home. Report ing to the Assistant Program Director, t he Street Medicine Coordinator liaise s with and support s the activities of the S treet to Home Team’s medical providers (including psychiatric providers and Street Medicine Team (SMT). The Coordinator work s closely with Housing Advocates and Case Managers to implement the recommendations from medical and psychiatric providers ensuring high quality care for clients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Manage Street Medicine Team (SMT) schedule + Work with Housing Advocates and Case Managers to follow up on recommendations from psychiatry and SMT + Coordinate care with other providers (hospitals, clinics, specialists) + Communicate with hospitals and emergency rooms during client acute treatment/hospitalization + Communicate with SMT providers on the days providers are not with teams about emergencies, need for advocacy, other urgent matters + Develop relationships with providers in the community to facilitate referrals and care coordination + Gather medical information received from appointments or hospital visits + Find providers (primary care, specialty, additional health care services) for clients based on provider recommendations, geography, insurance coverage) and assist with insurance authorization process + Escort clients to medical appointments, labs and diagnostic imaging centers, as needed + Track clients’ Medicaid/Medicare certification to ensure recertification and prevent lapses in coverage + Assist SMT with coordination of special projects and public health initiatives such as vaccinations + Assist Housing Advocates and Case Managers in obtaining medical records from hospitals and other providers + Perform other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : + Bachelor’s degree required ; MSW or MPH preferred + Minimum 2 years of experience with the street homeless population as well as experience working in a Harm Reduction centered program + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams; f amiliarity with Access-based databases and the ability to learn new programs + Bilingual Spanish/English preferred + Valid NY or NJ driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground, is a condition of employment EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Other details + Pay Type Hourly + Min Hiring Rate $30.22 + Max Hiring Rate $30.22 Apply Now + S2H Manhattan, 15 East 27th Street, New York, New York, United States of America