Resource Specialist

position Title: Resource Specialist

Work Location: Palm Beach (Region G)

Assignment Duration: 3 Months (Possibility to extend or convert)

Work Schedule: 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be needed during emergency situations.

Work Arrangement: Remote (Field Vists)

Position Summary:

Helps with assessing member needs and develops or contributes to the development of care plans/service plans for members with care team in accordance with their goals and preferences for various services (e.g., employment, housing, independent living, justice, foster care, and/or community transitions) including the identification and coordination of referral for care/services

Assists with connecting members to local resources for various services (e.g., employment, housing, independent living, justice, foster care), obtaining required documentation and supporting the Application process, as needed

Background & Context:

Provides resource support to members and connects members to local resources for various services (e.g., employment, housing, independent living, justice, foster care) based on care/service assessment and plans. Works with leadership to identify the best, most appropriate local resources for member’s needs based on industry best practices.

Works closely together as a team cohesively

Key Responsibilities:

* Helps with assessing member needs and develops or contributes to the development of care plans/service plans for members with care team in accordance with their goals and preferences for various services (e.g., employment, housing, independent living, justice, foster care, and/or community transitions) including the identification and coordination of referral for care/services

* Assists with connecting members to local resources for various services (e.g., employment, housing, independent living, justice, foster care), obtaining required documentation and supporting the application process, as needed

* Acts as an available resource for members seeking local resource services support and works with members to determine eligibility and care needs based on assessments and care plans/service plans

* Monitors delivery of care/services and performs follow up to members, caregivers, and/or providers to verify members have been transitioned or have access to the appropriate care/service in a timely manner

* Works with providers, community-based organizations, community stakeholders, and governmental entities to support members and their families and/or caregivers in accessing essential care/services and resources in the local community

* Assists with developing education and training programs for care management staff and providers to improve resource service identification for members in the local community

* Supports with efforts to draft materials and assists in the development of local resource services, policies, and procedures including programs, eligibility lease agreements, advocacy, retention, emergency or temporary housing

* Ensure all resource services information is appropriately documented and up to date

* May conduct telephonic and in-person outreach to locate individuals and families in the community who are hard to reach

* Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by people leader to meet the member and/or business needs

* Performs other duties as assigned

* Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification & Experience:

* Required: Bachelor’s Degree and 2 – 4 years of related experience.

* Years of experience required: 2 – 4 years of related experience.

* Child welfare experience

* Experience connecting families/children to local resources for various services including employment, housing, independent living, justice, foster care, etc.

* Microsoft Office- Outlook, Word, and Excel

* PREFERRED: Health plan experience

* Foster care and/or adoption experience

Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):

* Individuals will work from their home and will also be required to go into the field.

* Field visits could include home visits or attending community/agency meetings.

* Does this position require a Driver’s License to complete the necessary job functions for this role: Yes- field visits required

SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.