Bilingual Lead Medical Coordinator_JOR

Job Overview

Join to apply for the Bilingual Lead Medical Coordinator role at National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP). Position Type:
Full‑time | Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior. This role supports the health services for children in NYAP’s care and leads a team of Medical Coordinators.

• 33 Paid days off each year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salary, 401(k) plan, Summer Hours Off (half‑day Fridays), Work Anniversary Trips
• Mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, student loan repayment assistance, CEU’s and ongoing training/education

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Provide children with a positive and appropriate medical environment consistent with NYAP’s mission.
• Oversee health services and coordinate timely, appropriate health services for children in care.
• Supervise other Medical Coordinators and provide staff training on medical, dental, and public health topics relevant to pediatrics, adolescent, and migrant health.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for confidential health record management, triage of health concerns, medical emergency response, environmental health and safety, and post‑release health care planning/care coordination.
• Ensure confidentiality of health records and adherence to NYAP, State, and Funder guidelines for protected health information (PHI).
• Communicate health needs to case managers and clinicians and support scheduling of health care appointments.
• Assist in transportation of children to and from health care appointments and in providing accompaniment during appointments.
• Obtain medical clearances from healthcare providers and prepare Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs) prior to appointments.
• Ensure qualified interpretation and translation services are in place.
• Participate in intakes and discharges, prepare medical documentation packages, and upload documents into health record systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external providers to ensure appropriate care for children, including PCU process completion.
• Report medical emergencies via SIR/CLE process in accordance with ORR/NYAP’s policies and procedures.
• Elevate medical concerns to supervisors, cross‑functional teams, healthcare providers, and the Division of Health (DoH) for consultation.
• Support foster parents by providing education on medical policies, answering questions, and supplying necessary authorization and .
• Maintain medicine cabinets and first aid kits with up‑to‑date OTC medications and supplies.
• Provide in‑service training and ongoing education to staff and foster parents on health‑related needs, medication administration rights, CPR, and First Aid.
• Maintain Red Cross CPR/First Aid trainer certifications and assist with auditing processes.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a bachelor's degree or higher in a health‑related field.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in child welfare with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
• Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, safe and clean personal vehicle, and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to maintain compliance with agency‑required training programs.
• Proficient use of desktop/laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Experience scheduling and documenting medical appointments.
• Understanding of immigrant population needs and ability to create a safe environment for program children.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain liaisons with community health providers and expand community health networks.
• Willingness to work non‑traditional hours and be available for on‑call phone consultations as needed.

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and…