Residential Service Coordinator Full-Time 40 Hours

Root Center For Advanced Recovery • Hartford, CT

4d • $22

About The Position

At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact.

In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months. If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you!

Position Summary:

The Care Coordinator promotes engagement and retention in treatment and facilitates an effective discharge plan whereby the individual successfully connects to the next level of care.

Hourly Rate Starting at $22.00.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, human services or a related field required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe/clear driving record.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of relevant experience preferred with sensitivity to work with drug dependent people within the scope of this rehabilitation program.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary point of contact for residents accessing services at the treatment facility.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs and developing individualized service plans.
• Coordinates referrals to internal and external resources, including treatment programs, support services, and community agencies.
• Advocates for patients to ensure access to needed services and resources.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts service plans as needed.
• Maintains up to date patient records and documentation.
• Collaborates with clinical and medical staff and other service providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Leads or co-facilitates support groups for patients in recovery, providing a safe space for sharing experiences, discussing challenges, and offering mutual support.
• Ensures patients’ insurance is active and up to date. Meets with patients if insurance is going to lapse and completes applications as needed.
• Collects fees and records payments; coordinates accounts receivable to include the billing and insurance authorization processes; electronically prepares medical records for new admissions and accompanying information; processes client refunds; participating in clinical staff meetings; DDAP processing for DMHAS client tracking requirements admissions and discharges; completes client fee contracts; updates lobby boards; process late fee letters on a timely basis

Benefits

• Work Life Balance- Flexibility: Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays. No current on-call responsibilities. Time off including PTO (4 weeks), three (3) Paid training days and thirteen (13) paid holidays, including your birthday! 35 hour work week and so much more!
• Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• Short-Term Disability – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
• $2000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences; an additional $1000 available for counselors seeking outside supervision hours when such can not be provided in the organization internally.
• Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance
• Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees