Early Diversion Program Coordinator

CCC • Cape Girardeau, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Diversion Program Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for the Early Diversion Program. The role supervises Early Diversion Outreach Specialists, coordinates grant implementation, and fosters collaboration among behavioral health, healthcare, justice, and community partners. The Coordinator oversees daily program operations, facilitates the Early Diversion Coalition and Community System Mapping process, ensures compliance with grant requirements, monitors program outcomes, and supports community education and training initiatives. The program strengthens early identification, referral pathways, and access to behavioral health and recovery services for adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who are at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system.

The position is based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and requires travel within the catchment areas of Cape Girardeau, Fredericktown, Marble Hill, Perryville, and Ste. Genevieve. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; times may vary, and occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Pay is exempt and ranges from $47,000 to $52,000 per year, depending on experience.

Requirements

• A master's degree in a human services-related field, or a bachelor's degree in a human services-related field and at least three years of post-degree behavioral health experience.
• Must hold or obtain by the start date a Missouri Class E driver's license, or a Class D license for Illinois residents.
• Proof of continuous auto insurance.
• Must be willing to travel within the program's catchment areas of Cape Girardeau, Fredericktown, Marble Hill, Perryville, and Ste. Genevieve.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for Early Diversion Outreach Specialists, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and annual performance evaluations.
• Oversee program implementation to ensure services follow SAMHSA grant requirements, agency policies, and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Early Diversion Coalition, including planning meetings, maintaining partner engagement, documenting activities, and supporting collaborative decision-making.
• Lead the Early Diversion Community System Mapping process using the Sequential Intercept Model framework and assist coalition members with developing and implementing the regional Early Diversion Plan.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to strengthen referral pathways and improve access to services.
• Oversee Outreach Specialists' outreach, engagement, screening, referral, care coordination, and follow-up services.
• Monitor program outcomes, performance measures, and quality improvement activities; identify trends and implement strategies to improve program effectiveness and client outcomes.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, data collection, and reporting for agency, state, and federal grant requirements.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and other documentation for agency leadership and funding agencies.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of community education and training on behavioral health, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and early diversion strategies.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to community partners regarding behavioral health resources, referral processes, and early diversion best practices.
• Collaborate with agency leadership on policies, procedures, workflows, and sustainability strategies for the program.
• Participate in grant management, including program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and preparation for site visits or audits.
• Help identify community resource gaps and opportunities to expand services through partnerships and community collaboration.
• Document in the electronic health record and other systems as required by programming.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, and agency regulations, policies, confidentiality standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Participate in agency leadership meetings, supervision, professional development, and other activities supporting organizational and program goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Community Counseling Center's mission and the Early Diversion Program.

Benefits

• 24 paid days off during the first year, plus a birthday off.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement plan with automatic enrollment.

What This Job Offers

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