Coordinated Entry Specialist

THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc•City of Watertown, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinated Entry Specialist will serve as the point of contact at Jefferson DSS for individuals with housing instability and in need of housing related supportive services. Additional contact with Lewis County DSS and St. Lawrence County DSS may be needed per program needs. The Coordinated Entry Specialist will complete Coordinated Entry Assessments for the Points North Coordinated Entry List. The Coordinated Entry Specialist will develop professional relationships with landlords in the community. Coordinated Entry Specialist will be responsible for record keeping and documentation as required by THRIVE Wellness and Recovery and JC DSS, entering data and completing reports.

Requirements

Associates degree in the Human Services field and two years Human Services experience.
Must maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field and 1-year Human Services experience, particularly with developmentally delayed, geriatric and co-occurring disorder clients.

Responsibilities

Meets with each recipient to provide support and complete Coordinated Entry Assessments.
Reports to Coordinated Entry Lead and sends updates on all persons served.
Reports to the supervisor all pertinent information concerning illnesses, accidents, untoward events, staff difficulties, repair needs, etc.
Serves as coordinator of all housing services the person will receive.
Links person to all services and supports necessary to maintain stable housing.
Advocates on behalf of the individual to gain access to needed services and supports in the least restrictive setting.
Maintains adequate and appropriate written progress notes according to DSS and THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc. guidelines.
Develops and maintains community/provider relationships. Resolves problems that interfere with self-sufficiency.
Develops professional relationships with landlords to work together to maintain housing for the individual.
Increases use of appropriate community resources.
Performs problem solving functions that overcome obstacles faced by the individual.
Ensures client records are maintained in a manner compliant with federal, state, local and agency policies, procedures and regulations.
Works within program budget
Monitors and maintains high standard of service delivery.
Collects data for statistical purposes.
Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
Follows agency policies and procedures in all program areas.
Other job-related duties as assigned.