Assessment Specialist

Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery•Wilkinsburg, PA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assessment Specialist is a member of the POWER Central Intake team. This role provides critical alcohol and drug assessment and referral services to our clients in a manner that reflects POWER's mission to be gender-responsive and trauma-informed.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Personal vehicle available for work-related travel
Current registration and insurance for personal vehicle
Act 73, 33 and 34 clearances

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related preferred.
Experience in a women-centered treatment environment or with gender-responsive care preferred
Experience with trauma-informed services; cognitive behavioral therapies
Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information with integrity.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Sharepoint and capability to navigate the Electronic Medical Record
Ability to function with a high level of autonomy and critical decision making skills.

Responsibilities

Collect and review referral information upon assignment of clients from the referral source and consult with other involved professionals as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews.
Conduct screening interviews to determine the need for a drug and alcohol assessment and for emergent care services in the specific areas of detoxification, prenatal care, and psychiatric care. Make referrals to appropriate health and human services agencies as needed based on the outcome of the screening interview.
Coordinate with the Intake Team as needed to call client or send email reminder to confirm appointment date, time, and location of the assessment.
Conduct confidential, quality assessments, that are gender-responsive and trauma-informed, utilizing ASAM criteria to determine the appropriate level of care. Assessments may be conducted in the community or at a POWER facility.
Collect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatment.
Based on the assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies in an effort to help clients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs.
As a member of the POWER Central Intake team, using a strength-based and trauma-informed approach works collaboratively with clients and other treatment team members (internal and external) to help support clients in their treatment and recovery.
Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of the assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
Assist clients with scheduling an admission or first appointment date at the program or facility that they are referred to.
Provides transportation for direct admission into a level of care at the time of the assessment, as needed.
Monitor client access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process. Follow up with client within seven days of referral to assess process and client's satisfaction with adjusting to the program.
Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery.
Work cooperatively with the legal system to ensure coordination of services including Court appearances when appropriate.
Comply with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards; including, all of POWER's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DDAP requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.