Resource Specialist, Thompson Autism Center

Children's Hospital of Orange County • Orange, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Specialist assists the clinical care team with patients and their families in accessing community and hospital services and resources designated in patients’ treatment or discharge plans. Identifies and recommends appropriate resources and provides families with information and direct assistance in obtaining services. Develops and maintains resource information files and linkages with hospital services and community agencies.

Requirements

• Experience recording data/information systematically and developing and maintaining the data (e.g., in spreadsheets, manuals, protocols)
• An associate’s degree in human services related field, occupationally specific education, or additional two years of experience accepted in lieu of education
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written documentation and orally; work well with team members; and build relationships with outside agencies and institutions.
• Possesses analytical skills to resolve problems and takes initiative.
• Advanced computer skills – Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with mental health and/or a children’s hospital is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in human services related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the clinical care team with patients and their families in accessing community and hospital services and resources designated in patients’ treatment or discharge plans.
• Identifies and recommends appropriate resources and provides families with information and direct assistance in obtaining services.
• Develops and maintains resource information files and linkages with hospital services and community agencies.

Benefits

• CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree