JOB
Lewis County is currently hiring an Assistant Program Coordinator within the Mental Health Court Program Division of their Superior Court Offices.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE LEWIS COUNTY WEBSITE TO GET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE POSTING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Job Type: Regular Full-Time; Non-Exempt
Salary Range: Grade 119: $4,531 - $6,096/mo. (DOQ)
NATURE OF WORK Under general supervision, provides case management services to program participants; conducts a variety of community outreach functions; promotes community awareness of Therapeutic Court issues; presents education materials and outreach services for at-risk populations; and performs other related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Assist the Mental Health Court Program Coordinator in case management duties.
Attends staffing court proceedings.
Work with and assist volatile clients during time of crisis via personal meetings or phone conversation.
Develops and facilitates community support for the Mental Health Court Program; conducts community outreach activities and coordinates promotional events.
Provides care coordination to Program participants; identifies and provides referrals to clients; coordinates the delivery of interagency service.
Maintains program files on clients, assuring client confidentiality at all times; assists clients with community program application process.
Documents client service delivery in program reports as required.
Assists in compiling and maintaining records, reports, and statistical information.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a standard office environment and off-site environments, including community locations and treatment facilities; work involves light physical demands and frequent use of a personal computer and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Associates Degree or CDP or equivalent; AND two (2) years’ experience working with high-risk populations. A valid Driver’s License is required. Specific technical training and certifications may be required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
County policies and procedures.
MHCP programs, policies, and procedures.
Applicable laws and regulations covering public health programs.
Community service agencies and other governmental assistance programs.
Principles of record keeping and records management.
Program records, reports, and documentation.
Business and personal computers, and standard software applications.
Skills in:
Interacting with people of all social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Maintaining accurate records.
Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Following verbal and written instructions.
Performing a variety of community outreach and public relations functions.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, County officials, outside agencies, community organizations, and the general public.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associates Degree or CDP or equivalent; AND two (2) years’ experience working with high-risk populations.
A valid Driver’s License is required.
Specific technical training and certifications may be required..