Part Time BHH Care Coordinator
About The Position
Alternative Wellness Services is seeking a Part-Time Care Coordinator to work with adults living with mental health challenges. This role involves acting as a coach, advocate, and problem-solver to help clients overcome obstacles to a more stable, independent life. The Care Coordinator connects clients with community resources and healthcare providers, helps them navigate complex systems, supports them in finding and maintaining housing, accompanies them to appointments, and assists with applications for benefits. The position offers a flexible schedule, with daytime hours and no nights or weekends, designed to accommodate classes and other commitments. This role provides valuable, hands-on experience in care coordination, case management, mental health, and community-based services, serving as a stepping stone for future careers or graduate programs. The Care Coordinator will be part of a collaborative care team.
Requirements
- Maine MHRT/C certification (or eligibility for provisional certification)
- A degree or certificate from an approved MHRT/C academic program, OR a bachelor's degree or higher in a social-services field (such as psychology, social work, or sociology), OR a full LSW license (for full certification)
- An associate's degree in a social-services field, OR 30 college credits in social-services courses, OR a bachelor's degree in any field (for provisional certification)
- A reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
- Good judgment, strong boundaries, and a caring, respectful approach
- The ability to work independently while knowing when to ask for support
- A commitment to a consistent schedule, since most clients meet with their Care Coordinator weekly or every other week
- Ability to successfully complete required background checks
Nice To Haves
- Experience that can strengthen your resume for graduate school, future careers, and beyond
- Experience in care coordination, case management, mental health, and community-based services
Responsibilities
- Connect clients with community resources and healthcare providers
- Help clients navigate complicated systems
- Support clients in finding and maintaining housing
- Accompany clients to appointments
- Help clients apply for benefits and other assistance
- Connect clients with opportunities to build relationships and become more involved in their community
- Meet with clients at our office, in their homes, or in the community to check in on their progress and goals
- Help clients apply for housing, MaineCare, SNAP, and disability benefits
- Make calls with clients to schedule medical appointments or address problems with landlords and other providers
- Accompany clients to appointments or arrange transportation through MTM/ModivCare
- Connect clients with food pantries, employment programs, support groups, counseling, and other community resources
- Document your visits in our electronic records system
Benefits
- Up to $50 per hour of direct client service (fee-for-service)
- Mileage reimbursement for community visits
- Flexibility around classes and other commitments
- Weekly supervision and support from experienced professionals
- Opportunity for strong letters of recommendation
- Potential path to clinical, supervisory, and other professional roles within the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
