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[Uses the Pathways protocols for care coordination activities at all times in managing assigned caseload of participants. ]{franklin="" gothic="" book""=""}

[Establishes trusting relationships with participants and their families while providing general support and encouragement. ]{franklin="" gothic="" book""=""}

[Interviews participants with problems such as personal and family adjustments, health, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, utilities, and physical and mental impairments; completes appropriate monthly assessment (Visit form/Progress form) and enters information from visits into database no later than two (2) business days after participant visit. ]{franklin="" gothic="" book""=""}

[Follow-up with participants via phone calls, face-to-face visits, home visits and visits to other settings where the participant can be found. ]{franklin="" gothic="" book""=""}

[Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate, help participants connect with transportation resources and provide appointment reminders. ]{franklin="" gothic="" book""=""}

[Advocates for participant and acts as a liaison between the participant/family and community service agencies (i.e., schools, hospitals, support groups, etc). ]{franklin="" gothic="" book""=""}

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