Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org . When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Director of Care Coordination is responsible for the performance and outcomes of multiple care coordination teams that provide service to managed care members, Cook County Health (CCH) patients and those identified as being at risk due to either social, medical or behavioral conditions. The multi-disciplinary care coordination team provides coaching, advocacy, and navigation services for those who are justice-involved, homeless, affected by severe mental health issues as well as substance use disorder, medically frail or challenged by social determinants. Through staff optimization, effective technology and support partnerships, the Senior Director of Care Coordination supports the clients and stakeholders to improve patient perception of health, quality and optimization of outcomes and achievement of system, contractual and departmental objectives through the coordination of team members' activities. The Senior Director of Care Coordination is responsible for the performance and outcomes of multiple care coordination teams that provide service to managed care members, Cook County Health (CCH) patients and those identified as being at risk due to either social, medical or behavioral conditions. The multi-disciplinary care coordination team provides coaching, advocacy, and navigation services for those who are justice-involved, homeless, affected by severe mental health issues as well as substance use disorder, medically frail or challenged by social determinants. Through staff optimization, effective technology and support partnerships, the Senior Director of Care Coordination supports the clients and stakeholders to improve patient perception of health, quality and optimization of outcomes and achievement of system, contractual and departmental objectives through the coordination of team members' activities.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in nursing, social work or public health or undergraduate clinical degree with an MBA from an accredited college or university
Seven (7) years of successful program management experience
Five (5) years of direct service or program administration for underserved populations
Two (2) years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary workforce
Two (2) years of Managed Care experience
One (1) year of experience with audits, surveys, or accreditation preparation experience. (HSAG, NCQA, Health plan)
Preferred Qualifications
Process improvement experience, i.e., Quality Improvement
Bilingual
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of trauma informed care, impact on social determinants on ability of membership to engage and self-manage
Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications as well as care coordination software
Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and impact on workforce
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
Excellent program development, management and leadership skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to provide clear and informative presentations to a diverse audience (i.e., physicians, community based organizations, executive leadership)
Ability to incorporate diverse points of view and data to arrive at conclusion
Ability to support program development and enhancement in the face of ambiguity
Ability to assess program performance and incorporate knowledge into improving program performance
Ability to support effective teams
Ability to present to multiple types of stakeholders
Ability to maximally organize resources to meet objectives
Ability to review reports and develop action steps based on information presented
Ability to prioritize, plan and organize projects and tasks
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy and precision
Demonstrates commitment to the population served at CCH
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH (CCH)
The Cook County Health’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County.
CCH is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan.
The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, ...collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
