Service Coordinator

Community Access • The Bronx, NY

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About The Position

The Service Coordinator provides support services to assigned program participants, including assisting with defining personal, vocational and educational goals. The Service Coordinator helps program participants using a person-centered model that supports individuals in their recovery, hopes and opportunities. As an Service Coordinator , you are responsible for providing recovery oriented support services and outreach to assigned program participants; developing and assisting in implementing service plans determined by goals of program participants, including reviewing service plans with program participants, identifying progress and revising plan as needed; producing and maintaining thorough, accurate and timely documentation, including charts and documentation of interactions with program participants, services provided, important information and/or events; assisting program participants in advocating for quality care received from external service providers, including educating providers on special issues, etc.

Requirements

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented practice.
• Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Show initiative and be responsible for follow through.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to walk up several flights of stairs.
• Ability to work in the field (using public transportation).

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing recovery oriented support services and outreach to assigned program participants
• Developing and assisting in implementing service plans determined by goals of program participants, including reviewing service plans with program participants, identifying progress and revising plan as needed
• Producing and maintaining thorough, accurate and timely documentation, including charts and documentation of interactions with program participants, services provided, important information and/or events
• Assisting program participants in advocating for quality care received from external service providers, including educating providers on special issues, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees