FT Care Coordinator

Catholic Charities ccw•Leominster, MA

4d•$0 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Coordinator will assist residents with achieving aftercare goals, including resolving legal matters, setting up medical and mental health providers and appointments, documenting interactions, transporting residents to appointments, and navigating probation, parole, DCF, and other programs. This role provides guidance and direction to residents and oversees their activities to ensure compliance with program policies.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with substance use and cooccurring disorders in an ASAM 3.1 level of care.
Prior knowledge and experience in addiction case management.
CPR-First Aid Certified and Trained in Overdose Prevention / Narcan.
Demonstrated knowledge of the human services field with a special knowledge in substance use and co occurring disorders within the Recovery Home model of treatment.
Recovering individuals should possess a solid foundation with their personal sobriety and abstinence, while being active in a recovery program outside of the work environment.
Ability to write and speak English and write legible reports.
Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, etc.
Must possess a high level of professionalism, sensitivity, and self-awareness when communicating with program residents and co-workers.
Strong communication skills across all levels.
Ability to perform Crisis Intervention techniques at any given time while on duty.
Ability to climb stairs to access all areas of Catholic Charities Worcester County facilities.
Normal range of hearing and vision, with or without correction.
Ability to enforce the staff / administrative decisions around resident cases and communicate these decisions to the residents without altercation.
Must be able to communicate effectively with the staff, residents, and peers.

Nice To Haves

Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) preferred.
Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Confidentiality Law (42-CFR; Part-2; Subpart C) and HIPAA Regulations.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individual aftercare treatment plans and goals.
Maintain client recordkeeping documentation electronically and/or manually.
Provide guidance and referrals to program participants regarding community services.
Provide follow-up services and referrals to residents upon completion and discharge.
Assist program participants with setting up appointments with Primary Care Physicians and Outside Therapy providers.
Assist Recovery Specialists with intake and enrollment of new residents.
Participate in regular staff meetings, training, and supervision sessions.
Conduct weekly group therapy sessions focusing on Aftercare Education, outside resources, resume writing, and coping skills.
Communicate programs of Catholic Charities Worcester County to the community.
Support Recovery Specialist tasks when needed.
Transport residents to and from any outside appointments as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned or as needed to support program operation.