Community Resource Coordinator

CorrHealth•Roswell, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Resource Coordinator is responsible to the HSA/Department Head for discharge planning assignments. They assist in the coordination of these services with a multidisciplinary treatment team to facilitate the achievement of optimal discharge planning, with the result of maximizing clinical, financial, and community placement outcomes. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the overall management and coordination of discharge planning at the detention facility, including developing, coordinating, and implementing community-based programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
Excellent verbal and written comprehension
Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Must have current CPR/BLS certification
Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
Ability to position oneself in different spaces
Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in health-related field is preferred
Correctional mental health experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Interviews inmates to provide preliminary discharge plans
Determines the needs for discharge planning for all inmates released from the facility
Electronically documents all interventions and patient response in patient's medical record
Assists in matching referrals to needed services
Assists in filling out required/relevant paperwork
Provides patients with information needed for aftercare services
Serves as liaison to courts to help meet discharge needs
Participates in case management meetings with on-site behavioral health providers
Participates in Quality Management meetings, Quality Management Peer Review activities, and staff training
Responsible for discharge planning for MAT patients in accordance with policy and procedures
Plans, develops, and recommends priorities, goals, and long-range objectives pertaining to the management and direction of the detention facility
Collects and analyzes program and community data to assess community strengths and needs
Identifies participants and identifies community partners to meet the needs of patients and maximize the use of available community resources
Assists with developing program brochures and other related program marketing items
Performs other duties as assigned.