Coordinator I, Counseling Services

Denver Health•Denver, CO

1d•$22 - $31

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Coordinator I, Counseling Services to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Denver CARES Providers Job Summary The Coordinator, under direct supervision, assists individuals who are chronically homeless and abusing substances develop skills and acquire resources to live independently. The Counselor assists clients while in residential substance abuse treatment and continue to support as the client transitions into the community. Assist clients with obtaining benefits, employment and ultimately permanent housing. Essential Functions: Client Assessment Assesses client’s strengths and challenges and develop individual service plan to address any necessary medical, social, employment, and housing needs in order for client to move towards independent living. Meets regularly with each assigned client, including in-home visits, to assist and provide support with service plan progress and basic life skills. Monitors assigned clients’ sobriety and, when appropriate, refer for detoxification and/or treatment services. (30%) Counseling Establishes and re-establish motivation for change following relapses. (30%) Documentation Maintains thorough and complete records of clients’ activities and progress. Enters client data into online databases. (20%) Community Partner Engagement Researches and stays abreast of available community services and resources. Builds relationships with representatives of external community partners. Coordinates with other organizations and/or other parts of Denver Health in order to ensure clients have access to all available resources. (20%) Education: High School Diploma or GED Required Work Experience: 1-3 years Direct care experience with homeless and/or substance abuse populations Required and Licenses: DLR-Colorado Driver's License Class R - DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles Required and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of basic counseling skills. Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people. Knowledge of community resources for homeless and low-income Denver residents. Problem solving - the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action. Knowledge of research techniques (ability to effectively determine what information is needed and then gather and analyze desired information). Good communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others. Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and complete database input, required. Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $21.82 - $30.55 / hr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
1-3 years Direct care experience with homeless and/or substance abuse populations Required
DLR-Colorado Driver's License Class R - DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles Required
Knowledge of basic counseling skills.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Knowledge of community resources for homeless and low-income Denver residents.
Problem solving - the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.
Knowledge of research techniques (ability to effectively determine what information is needed and then gather and analyze desired information).
Good communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and complete database input, required.

Responsibilities

Assesses client’s strengths and challenges and develop individual service plan to address any necessary medical, social, employment, and housing needs in order for client to move towards independent living.
Meets regularly with each assigned client, including in-home visits, to assist and provide support with service plan progress and basic life skills.
Monitors assigned clients’ sobriety and, when appropriate, refer for detoxification and/or treatment services.
Establishes and re-establish motivation for change following relapses.
Maintains thorough and complete records of clients’ activities and progress.
Enters client data into online databases.
Researches and stays abreast of available community services and resources.
Builds relationships with representatives of external community partners.
Coordinates with other organizations and/or other parts of Denver Health in order to ensure clients have access to all available resources.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year
Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer