AMERGIS is hiring Population Health Coordinator who will provide care coordination services for individuals who need assistance to decrease risks and promote wellness. The work is through telephonic contacts and in-person visits in individuals' home environments, health care settings or other community settings and requires various assessment and intervention techniques.The Population Health Coordinator ensures completion of referrals, care planning activities, and self-directed goals and tasks.Responsibilities:Primarily manages individuals with chronic conditions or social determinant risk factors impacting care delivery or access.Provides periodic follow-up, reviews risk scores, and/or health information, monitors for changes in condition and coordinates services following emergency care or hospitalization.Utilizes evidence-based practices and health information to help individuals improve their specific conditions or health needs.Completes screenings and assessments, develops a person-centered care plan that recognizes the patient's risk level, priorities, individual preferences and medical needs based upon screening and assessment results.Evaluates progress made towards agreed upon goals.Transfers cases to Community Based Care Coordinators if individual has high risks requiring counseling interventions or ongoing medication reconciliationTravels throughout the Cook County area.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or universityThree (3) years of experience providing direct health, social or human services needsOne (1) year of recent experience providing care coordination and/or individual facing interventionsMust have experience in behavioral health industryPosition requires travel for which the employee must have a valid driver’s license/insured vehicle.Covid-19 Vaccine requiredBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.