DSS Care Coordinator - Full Time - Days

Dayforce • Olean, NY

2d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Reduce and/or resolve the number of persons presenting to Department of Social Services (DSS) as Homeless who have been screened and have been identified as having Opioid Use or Polysubstance Abuse Disorder. Meets Cattaraugus County and Intandem’s documentation requirements, maintains current Care Plan(s), familiarity and compliance with applicable regulations.
Provides coordination and assistance in crisis intervention and stabilization. Maintains knowledge of status and well-being of people we serve by maintaining verbal/face-to-face/electronic/written contact with the people we serve within their natural environment; at or above the frequency required by regulations. Assist clients in transitioning from inpatient or residential to community-based settings via service linkages and monitoring the progress of the treatment and support services, as well as assessing needs and personal goals by evaluating and interviewing the referred individual/natural supports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field Or Associate’s Degree
• Two (2) years’ experience working in direct care human services position
• Functional knowledge of community resources
• Education and Interest in training in Substance Abuse to increase skills and knowledge base
• Openness to learning new skills and technology as necessary; must participate in training as required
• Knowledge of computers and web-based programs
• Valid New York State Driver’s License that meets Agency standards
• Reliable Transportation
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to think creatively and be results oriented.
• Ability and willingness to abide by agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks efficiently (concurrent documentation during visits/verbal contact and collaborating with multiple providers)
• Ability to represent self and agency in a professional manner.
• Ability to engage and build a productive rapport with the people we serve and with outside providers/agencies.

Responsibilities

• Reduce and/or resolve the number of persons presenting to Department of Social Services (DSS) as Homeless who have been screened and have been identified as having Opioid Use or Polysubstance Abuse Disorder.
• Meets Cattaraugus County and Intandem’s documentation requirements
• Maintains current Care Plan(s)
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provides coordination and assistance in crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Maintains knowledge of status and well-being of people we serve by maintaining verbal/face-to-face/electronic/written contact with the people we serve within their natural environment; at or above the frequency required by regulations.
• Assist clients in transitioning from inpatient or residential to community-based settings via service linkages and monitoring the progress of the treatment and support services, as well as assessing needs and personal goals by evaluating and interviewing the referred individual/natural supports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level