Engagement Specialist

Family Services Inc. • City of Kingston, NY

21h • $19 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engagement Specialist promotes the agency’s mission statement and values through compassionate communication with current clients who are having difficulty engaging in treatment. As the initial point of contact, you will be responsible for all aspects of identifying and communicating with these clients, sending letters, tracking communication, uploading documentation, adding notes and alerts, and providing alternate scheduling options to these clients. Engagement Specialists are also often the first point of contact for potential clients seeking services, including those being discharged from hospitals and other facilities, and are responsible for providing education about FSI services, guiding individuals and scheduling initial appointments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Human Services, or a closely related field with two (2) years of experience in scheduling or case management, or an associate degree in related field with four (4) years of experience in intake scheduling or case management.
• Intake or case management experience in a human services organization is essential.
• A working knowledge of behavioral health terminology and client needs is essential.
• Technology savvy (Windows, Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records)
• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
• Collaborative relationship building and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational and time management skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of productivity measures and compliance standards preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish speaking preferred.
• Two (2) years working with Medicaid, Medicare, and/or other insurances.
• Knowledge of Netsmart Electronic Health Record (EHR) and OMH regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying those who have violated the attendance policy and helping them re-engage in services.
• Promoting rapid re-engagement in behavioral health services through timely communication and documentation, accurate data collection, and educating prospective clients on our services and attendance policy.
• Providing education about FSI services, guiding individuals and scheduling initial appointments for potential clients seeking services, including those being discharged from hospitals and other facilities.
• Assisting clients at risk for losing their insurance benefits to ensure seamless continuity of care with no interruptions in treatment.
• Linking clients to additional resources as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (2 weeks’ vacation in first year, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).
• Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off.
• Group term life and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D).
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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