Grant Funded - Care Coordinator

Belmont University • Belmont, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time care coordinator to serve as part of our team on the Flourish Mobile Health Clinic. This person will provide trauma-informed, harm reduction-oriented care coordination services to vulnerable populations, including individuals affected by substance use disorders (SUD), homelessness, and limited access to healthcare. This position supports the clinic's interdisciplinary care model by providing care coordination specific to healthcare referrals and healthcare access, including but not limited to coordinating behavioral, primary care, and specialty health referrals. In addition, this person will provide crisis intervention, connect patients with community resources, engage in community outreach and coordinate on-site experiences for social work and public health students.

Requirements

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
• Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Vocational or technical training or degree in Social Work or related area is required.
• 1-3 years experience working with mental health, addiction, medical, and/or vulnerable populations is required.
• The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
• Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Salesforce would be considered a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work is preferred.
• 4-6 years experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care & support by assisting with providing screenings, brief interventions, and harm reduction to patients, in addition to maintaining accurate and confidential patient records and documentation.
• Care coordination through development of care plans, coordinating referrals and follow-up, and assisting with required application submissions for community resources to meet individual needs.
• Engage and build relationships with community partners to decrease barriers to care for patients.
• Coordinate on-site experiences for social work, public health or other undergraduate students.
• Respond to emergency situations which includes mental health, such as crisis intervention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree