Health Program Manager/Nurse Practitioner
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Description: Connections for the Homeless is looking of Health Program Manager/Nurse Practitioner right now, this career will be settled in Illinois. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions.
Health Program Manager/Nurse Practitioner
Connections, an agency that for more than 30 years has been providing homelessness prevention, shelter and
housing programs, is seeking a Health P rogram Manager/Nurse Practitioner to join us in our efforts to fulfill our
mission.
The Health Program Manager/Nurse Practitioner manages health program and provides basic primary care
services and medical case management for participants across Connections’ programs.
Position Responsibilities
- Provides basic primary care services for Connections’ program participants with acute and chronic illness
- Manages weekly psychiatric and bi-weekly medical clinics and assists psychiatrist and internists
• Collaborates with Connections’ staff to provide coordinated care regarding participant health and housing
needs
• Assists participants in obtaining and maintaining health insurance and facilitates establishing care with a
primary care provider or specialist as needed
• Collaborates with local health care and social service providers
• Provides TB screenings and health assessments for new Hilda’s Place residents
• Provides TB screening for staff
• Assesses need for emergency medical services when necessary
• Manages inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplies
• Manages health program budget
• Collaborates with development staff on grant applications and outcome measurements
• Educates participants and staff on health and wellness topics
• Adhere to the Core Values and Code of Conduct for Connections for the Homeless.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Active Advanced Practice Nurse licensure in the state of Illinois
• Experience working with persons who are experiencing homelessness, have mental il lness, and/or have
substance use disorders
• Understanding and adoption of harm reduction practices and trauma-informed care
• Current BLS certification
- Valid Illinois driver’s license
- Certified CPR instructor preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits plan, including Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, health, dental and life insurance
options, short and long term disability coverage, as well as a 403(b) option.
Organizational Overview
Connections serves and catalyzes our community to end homelessness, one person at a time. We do this through
homelessness prevention, shelter, and housing programs. In 2017, Connections has served over 900 individuals
through our services. To learn more about our programs, please visit our website at www.connect2home.org.
Submit resume a nd cover letter to: sochoa@connect2home.org
Phone calls will not be accepted.
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If you were eligible to this career, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Connections for the Homeless.
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This career will be started on: Mon, 14 May 2018 21:57:09 GMT