Service Coordinator I - Mobile Medication
About The Position
The Service Coordinator I provides mental health service coordination, according to the level of need, to a population of individuals with a serious mental health diagnosis. The primary function of Service Coordination is to provide professional assessment, service planning, service coordination, referral, and re-evaluation services required for a safe and healthy community life which is manifested through stability in relationships, housing, and employment. This is done in accordance with the Agency's vision, mission, and values, and emerging mental health Recovery Principles. This position provides an essential recovery orientation. Mobile program that assists with people who are struggling with medication concerns, these individuals will generally have needs in other areas of support such as: community resources, foodbanks, clothing, phones, and transportation. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for an 18-month work commitment!
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology or Counseling required.
- Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in Human Services.
- Safe driving record required.
- ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- Driver's License
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Nice To Haves
- One-year related experience preferred.
- Prior experience working in community settings preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for individuals to access necessary services
- Ensure monthly contact and provide comprehensive service coordination
- Facilitate service planning meetings
- Communicate expectations and ensure service coordination
- Assess strengths and needs through interviews and reviews
- Evaluate services and review cases with relevant parties
- Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and their support networks
- Serve as the primary resource for individuals and families
- Attend training programs for best practices
- Foster a cooperative agency culture and participate in projects
- Coordinate mental health services as part of a treatment team
- Promote collaborative service planning
- Maintain a catalog of community resources
- Encourage recovery and community inclusion
- Keep accurate records of activities
- Provide culturally competent services
- Utilize at least 55% of time in direct service
- Participate in On-Call Service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
