Resource Coordination Specialist-Social Work-Oregon State Hospital-Junction City (PA1)

State of Oregon • Junction City, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Oregon State Hospital, a Joint Commission and CMS certified public psychiatric hospital, provides psychiatric hospital services and patient treatment services to persons committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system. The Resource Coordination Specialists (RCS) are part of the Social Work team, and work with the social workers from admission through discharge, to identify and recommend resources according to each client’s individualized transition plan and goals, to navigate the complex systems associated with the transition process, and to explore solutions to the challenges that may impact client re-integration into the community. This position coordinates, develops, and implements transition procedures with social workers, county liaisons, and community providers, while emphasizing continuous improvement to enhance recovery success in the community. Hospital social work is rooted in the practice of frontline services to patients. The Resource Coordinators work in close conjunction with social work and with patients. This contact is required to occur on-site and in-person. Much of the work requires navigating aspects of patient care not well-suited for a video screen. In addition to direct in person patient contact, direct collaboration with social workers, other colleagues, and community stakeholders should occur on site as best practice. Some of the primary duties performed by the Resource Coordination Specialist(s): Works directly with clients in educating them about the transition process and how to meet their discharge and long-term goals. Gather information and knowledge about providers/programs that clients are referred to and counsel clients in partnership with social workers of their discharge options, program offerings and expectations. This position supports social work with case management aspects of the transition work.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
• Driving is a requirement of this role.
• To be hired, you must pass a drug screen, criminal records and driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
• Resume and cover letter required for consideration.
• Work history in applicant profile must be up to date.
• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login.
• Complete pending tasks under “My Applications” in Workday account.
• Check email and Workday inbox for updates.
• Submit Veteran documents for preference following provided instructions.
• Candidate profile and application materials will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar.
• Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on a clinical interdisciplinary team
• Experience assisting persons struggling with mental illness to identify community transitional resources
• Strong organizational and scheduling capabilities
• Experience facilitating transition and/or support services for underserved populations
• Excellent written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex social services
• Valid driver’s license: driving is a requirement of the job

Responsibilities

• Works directly with clients in educating them about the transition process and how to meet their discharge and long-term goals.
• Gather information and knowledge about providers/programs that clients are referred to and counsel clients in partnership with social workers of their discharge options, program offerings and expectations.
• Supports social work with case management aspects of the transition work.
• Coordinates, develops, and implements transition procedures with social workers, county liaisons, and community providers, while emphasizing continuous improvement to enhance recovery success in the community.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

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