Under general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor Mobile Response and Stabilization Services), works directly with Family Services, Supports Coordination staff and families to assists consumers with all aspects of respite camp, including internal (CMH) authorization, camp registration, paperwork completion/submission, transportation coordination, crisis intervention at Camp Connect Hartley, and other duties as assigned pertaining to camp implementation. . This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process.

• Work with case managers and support coordinators notifying all families of the availability of camps.
• Contact all contracted camp providers to obtain W2’s and copies of liability insurance to provide to the Finance Department.
• Attend all staff/department meetings each year to review camp procedures and provide staff with any new changes.
• Initiate authorization process through Sentri (internal clinical authorization program) including coordination with case managers and support coordinators on appropriate Individual Plan of Services (IPOS) updates and active consumer files for each camper.
• Contact the various provider camps to determine dates, times, and types of camps available for the season.
• Create camp schedule for the season through the above information.
• Administer registration of camps through collection of all completed registration materials; submission to appropriate camps; tracking of all registered campers for each dated camp including attendance; single point of entry for all camp; questions or concerns throughout camp season.
• Be the point-of-contact for all camps in case of a behavioral health crisis that may occur (i.e., consumer having behavioral issues at camp) to help alleviate or eliminate camper expulsion.
• Ensures consumer’s rights are respected, even though closely monitored, and treats them in such a way that enhances self-esteem and instills confidence.
• Attending overnight camp at Camp Connect Hartley as a member of the camp staff. This includes two overnights and three days at camp.
• Maintains accurate records regarding services provided on behalf of consumers receiving services at Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA).
• Coordinate with the Finance Department the rates for each camp and provide them with the information needed to enter in the rates for each camp.
• Adheres to the mission, vision, core values and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.

• Performs various administrative functions such as preparing paperwork, registrations, phone calls and computer authorization procedures.
• Coordinates with local camps and other community organizations that may provide services to our consumer base.
• Handles other incidental tasks as assigned.