Career Opportunities: Health Resilience Specialist (24658) Requisition ID 24658 - Posted 11/06/2024 - CareOregon - Full Time - Permanent - Portland - Multi Location (2) Job Description Print Preview If you receive an offer of employment for this position, it is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen (including THC/Marijuana). CareOregon is a federal contractor and must comply with all federal laws. Job Title Health Resilience Specialist Department Care Management Exemption Status Exempt Requisition # 24658 Direct Reports N/A Manager Title Care Team Supervisor Pay & Benefits Estimated hiring range $79,430 - $97,080 /year, 5% bonus target, full benefits. www.careoregon.org/about-us/careers/benefits Posting Notes This role has a community presence 3+ days per week in Portland. Job Summary The Health Resilience Specialist (HRS) works independently and collaboratively with a team of health professionals to provide members with opportunities to improve self-management abilities, health outcomes, and satisfaction with health care. The HRS performs a variety of key services such as intensive case management, short-term problem solving, counseling, referrals to community resources and health literacy education. The HRS has specialized training in Evidence Based Practices providing behavioral changes, as well as experience working with diverse populations that have experienced obstacles and barriers associated with marginalization either in mental health and/or addictions work. With the knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and the skills of Motivational Interviewing, the HRS is responsible for engaging with members whose use of costly acute care services, such as the emergency department and hospital, are driven significantly by complex psychosocial issues. This position may be focused on specific populations such as American Indian/Alaska Native, transgender members, or other groups. Essential Responsibilities Case Management Work independently to perform multidisciplinary assessment of members in multiple settings (e.g., home, hospital, clinic, etc.), by evaluating all relevant information to determine needs in health care, social supports, and access to behavioral health services. Utilize the Electronic Medical Records system for documentation if located at the Primary Care Clinic. Make independent decisions regarding client care and care management. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Barrier Review and Reduction Meet with members to identify and reduce or eliminate barriers to care (e.g., social, cultural, linguistic, education), and set effective goals with members. Utilize a person-centered approach in working with clients by respecting their self-determination and autonomy and exploring their ambivalence by utilizing Motivational Interviewing principles. Ensure that clients get timely access to appropriate services by promoting and modeling advocacy skills. Provider and Member Integration Collaborate with medical and auxiliary providers in the community to develop health care plans/goals based on identified needs and employ creative strategies to address psychosocial issues. Educate providers about social determinants of health of each individual client by attending appointments with individuals and participating in clinic multidisciplinary huddles. Facilitate communication and positive relationship building between clients and medical providers. Work Management and Evaluation Work autonom