Description

Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development (BUILD, Inc) is seeking a committed, self-motivated, enthusiastic professional to join its wonderful team in the role of Mobile Mental Health Coordinator (MMHC). Since 1969, BUILD has worked in some of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods giving at-risk youth alternatives to the violence that takes away their positive potential. Applying our model of positive youth development, BUILD seeks to redirect the behavior of gang-affiliated youth and potential gang recruits in order to improve their chances of leading fulfilling lives and to increase the stability and safety of the communities in which they reside. 

Mobile Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for the successful implementation, on-going program development and day-to-day maintenance of services for BUILD’s MMH program; duties include but are not limited to maintaining compliance in the Apricot/CIS databases, coordinating services within the team of clinicians and case managers, and assisting in the management of the program budget. In addition, the MMH Coordinator will provide assessment, referral, and follow-up service to youth and families when needed. The candidate must be self-directed, have team management skills, strong communication skills, strong project management skills, and a consistent focus on health and wellness. Candidates must be able to work with a diverse workforce in worksite settings, while keeping up on mental health trends, organization communication plans, and supporting overall program delivery needs. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Effectively addressing both physical and mental health needs of youth and families through: a) ongoing training of staff to identify client needs b) in-field support and consultation with other professionals; c) initial needs assessment and referrals; d) establishing referral partners and identifying opportunities for more formal collaboration. 
• Assist MMH Manager in managing aspects of the MMH Program; including grant deliverables and budget oversight. Strategic and long-range planning and performance 
• Support in planning, coordination, and delivery of programs and initiatives. 
• Collaborates with and provides leadership to internal and external experts in developing new programs and services that are responsive to changing populations and community needs; and to achieve appropriate service integration. 
• Performs other job related duties as requested, required and/or assigned. 
• Submit all required documentation, as requested including, but not limited to assessments, evaluations, progress reports, etc. 
• Participate in agency wide events. 
• Coordinate community mental health events and pop-ups. 
• Manage external partnerships and resources. Internal staff management and development 
• Exemplifies the mission, vision and values of the agency. 
• Work with team and front line staff to ensure effective and efficient program delivery. 
• Maintains knowledge current in the field. 
• Maintains knowledge current on agency’s theories, methodologies and best practices. 
• Attends departmental and agency-wide staff meetings, as scheduled and agency-wide events as required. 
• Supervises maintenance of all reporting databases including Apricot and CIS and filing system that tracks program activities and participant records. 
• Collaborate with the Medicaid Billing Specialist to ensure all data entry is complete and accurate. 
• Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency. Direct Service 
• Maintain a small caseload based on supervisor recommendations. 
• Receives case assignments, establishes treatment plans, reviews case progress and determines case closure. 
• Makes referrals in accordance with service plans to other organization units and external providers. 
• Develop and facilitate psychoeducation and/or life skills workshops. 
• Participates and contributes in regular supervision meetings, team meetings, in house training sessions and conferences. 
• Provides immediate advocacy, crisis intervention and problem solving in assigned areas. 
• Develop and manage partnerships in identified neighborhoods. 
• Coordinate internal wrap-around services. 
• Maintains documentation of client’s individual and group services 

Requirements

• Requires Master's in social work, Counseling or other Qualified Program or equivalent experience. 
• Required: 1-2 years’ experience working with inner-city youth/families impacted by community violence or the criminal justice system 
• Required: Must be able to drive the Mobile Mental Health Bus. 
• Required: 1-2 years experience collaborating and coordinating events for youth and community
• Must be a team player and is open to work with others and communicate effectively.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a large vehicle. 

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.