Overview

Since 1982 Wellspring has been a champion for mental health recovery in Louisville, KY. Serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, Wellspring is a pillar of hope for the thousands of people we serve every year.

We support individuals in building healthy and hopefully lives through behavioral health, housing, and employment services. We believe that recovery is possible for all people with psychiatric disabilities.

We provide recovery-oriented programming, which always incorporates person-centered, individualized care, and utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach. We provide high quality, well-constructed housing that assures opportunities for community integration and enhances our neighborhoods. Having decent, affordable housing with available recovery-oriented services is fundamental to individual success and is a basic human right.

We are committed to transparency through excellence in program practices and outcomes, and excellence in employment and financial management. All aspects of the agency’s operations are overseen by our volunteer Board of Directors, compromised of community leaders, mental health professionals, and concerned family members.

Wellspring’s success depends on our highly qualified and dedicated staff. WE hire individuals who are committed to excellent service to our clients, to each other, and the community. WE seek and value a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Embracing and respecting our differences are foundational to building a robust organization. We celebrate the dimensions of diversity, and we encourage all people to join us.

Job Skills / Requirements

Working with individuals in the community and in our Crisis Stabilization Units we strive to assist those we serve improve their lives and achieve the level of independence they desire. The Wellspring Crisis Stabilization Centers (CSU) serve up to 16 men or women who are in an acute psychiatric crisis. Clients are treated in a community-based setting. The average length of stay is eight days. Referrals come from community providers and hospitals. 

The Assistant Program Coordinator (APC) provides daily support to clients with severe and persistent mental illness, providing support to clients with daily activities and manages the household operations under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.

Duties include, but are not limited to: case management, supervision of clients' self-administered medications (SSAM), modeling and assisting with independent living skills, crisis intervention, facilitates new resident orientation, coordinates and transports clients to outside appointments, assists clients in attaining treatment plan goals, facilitates client social interaction, assists Program Coordinator with maintaining and acquiring equipment as necessary, assists Program Coordinator with ensuring unit has proper supplies, assists Program Coordinator with recruiting an dhiring new staff, provides on-going superivision for Program Assistant, Psychiatric Rehab Specialist, and Peer Support Staff, assists Porgram Coordinator in completing staffing schedule, assists Program Coordinator with monitoring of petty cash and balancing reporting, assists Program Coordinator with budgeting and shopping for food, supplies, equipments, and program needs. 

A personal vehicle is required as the APC will be responsible for transporting clients to appointments. 
Excellent computer, electronic medical record, written and verbal communication skills are essential in this position. The ability to attend to details of a broad spectrum of responsibilities and work autonomously is also key.

Education Requirements (Any)BA or BS, experience working with adults with SMI preferredAdditional Information / Benefits

Wellspring offers great benefits for full time employees and their families! These benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Option for a 401(K) Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid holidays and vacation
• Other benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement
  Account (HRA) and more

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b PlanScreening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Criminal Background Check