Intake and Discharge Coordinator, Recuperative Care

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless • Denver, CO

16d • $23 - $28

About The Position

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: · Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. · Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. · Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. · Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. · Using resources judiciously and effectively. The Intake/Discharge Coordinator facilitates the intake, discharge, and navigation of participants in our Recuperative Care programs. This position reports to the SSRCC Operations Manager. The Intake/Discharge Coordinator will support patients and work with an integrated team to provide a safe, supportive, communal, and trauma-informed environment for individuals healing from an acute medical need.

Requirements

• Sound critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of homeless issues and demonstrated sensitivity to and a desire to work with under served populations.
• Ability to take initiative to implement projects and pursue goals with minimal supervision.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program experience is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in a related field is preferred.
• Experience serving homeless community or public health sector preferred.
• Excellent organization skills and willingness to work flexibly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the point person for the day-to day operations of Recuperative Care Intake and Discharge System; ensures smooth coordination of daily intake process, receiving programs and property management.
• Understands contractual requirements and works with Operations Manager to ensure Intake/Discharge Operations are meeting all targets.
• Identifies goals and strategies to better conduct integrated-care procedures, better serving the needs of homeless individuals.
• Frequently utilizes spreadsheets and other data-tracking and analysis tools and applications.
• Provides ongoing program and navigation services in conjunction with integrated care team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees