Assistant Program Coordinator - Crisis Stabilization Unit - Adult Mental Health

Wellspring • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Wellspring is seeking a full time Assistant Program Coordinator who will provide clients with support in their daily activities and manage the household operations under the supervision of the Program Coordinator. The Assistant Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Program Coordinator and interdisciplinary team to ensure quality, client centered care for our clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• One year of social service or mental health experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the safety, support and wellbeing of residents.
• Maintains integrity and security of the facility and property consistent with Environment of Care Standards (ECS).
• Provides supportive counseling and crisis intervention consistent with program objectives, goals, and philosophy.
• Advises and consults with on-call staff when appropriate.
• Assists Program Coordinator in ensuring proper handling of medication and disposal of hazardous material.
• Maintains knowledge of resident status including: appointments, activities, destinations, and departure and/or return times.
• Remains informed regarding resident mental and physical status.
• Reviews progress log at the beginning of each shift, documenting a progress log entry on each resident per shift.
• Supervises self-administration of medication to include the following: Ensure proper medication regimen, problem solve with residents who are self-monitoring, provide information about medications to residents as appropriate, alert program coordinator of medications running low, log medication monitoring activities.
• Provides general skills training with residents regarding chores, kitchen tasks, medication, laundry, grooming, and other daily living skills.
• Monitors completion of chores to ensure cleanliness of house during shift, provide assistance and training as necessary.
• Facilitates new resident orientation.
• With clinical treatment, assesses client symptomatology and assist with treatment plan.
• Works with social worker and case manager to document/coordinate resident schedules and needs.
• Coordinates and transports clients to outside appointments and personal needs.
• Along with treatment team, assesses client’s readiness for discharge.
• Assists clients in attaining treatment plan goals.
• Reads and understands census board/contact notes at shift change.
• Facilitates/leads groups and assists client in attending outside groups (site specific).
• Facilitates resident social interaction.
• Completes shift change protocol with incoming staff.
• Assists Program Coordinator in recruiting and hiring new staff.
• Assists Program Coordinator in planning and implementing employee training and orientation.
• Provides on-going supervision for Program Assistant, Psychiatric Rehab Specialist, and Peer Support Staff in performance of their duties.
• Assists Program Coordinator in completing staffing schedule and processing leave time requests.
• Monitors use of petty cash and complete balancing and reporting.
• Assists Program Coordinator in the use of bus tickets and complete balancing and reporting. Orders tickets as necessary.
• Maintains working knowledge of budget and control spending according to budget guidelines.
• In conjunction with Program Coordinator, oversees shopping for food, supplies, equipment and program needs.
• Submits check requests and all receipts to accounting office in a timely manner.
• Attends and co-leads all staff/treatment team meetings.
• Attends agency program meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Option for a 401(K) Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid holidays and vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees