Service Coordinator - MIYA

Auberle strengthens more than 5,000 individuals and families each year, helping to build strong communities. Auberle has evolved into a premier multi-service agency with programs spanning Workforce Development, Housing, Foster Care, Young Adult Services, and Behavioral Health. Auberle’s mission is to help build strong individuals, families, and communities

Program Description:

The Mobile Intervention for Young Adults (MIYA) Program delivers comprehensive mobile services and supports to youth during their transition out of the social service system into a community.  The MIYA Program engages youth and young adults in decision-making and problem-solving processes for all aspects of their life.  The program works closely with the individual’s family and natural supports to assist them with meeting their individual goals for recovery. The goal is to support transition age youth and young adults to live as independently as possible in their community while maximizing stability and long-term recovery.

This program serves Allegheny County HealthChoices/Medical Assistance eligible youth and young adults ages 18 to 25 years, with a primary serious emotional/behavioral disorder (SE/BD) or serious mental illness (SMI) who fall into at least one of the following categories:

• Currently living in an adult Community Residential Rehabilitation Program (CRR) or Long Term Structured Residential Program (LTSR) or
• Are being discharged from a psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (RTF) or
• Are aging out of Children, Youth and Family Services or 
• Are transitioning out of the Juvenile Justice system

The MIYA Program takes a clinical and skill development approach to assist youth and young adults to develop critical adaptive skills needed to negotiate, establish, and adapt to independent living in the community.  MIYA helps individuals capitalize on opportunities to self-determine what they need to lead a meaningful life in the community, including choosing where to live, learn, work and socialize.

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Position Title and Overview:

Service Coordinator

• Provide professional coordination of mental health services according to the individual’s level of need, often taking the lead role in case coordination and collaboration.
• Investigate new resources and communicate with prospective resources as a liaison on behalf of the program and individuals served.
• Maintain an up-to-date catalog of available community resources, including location, housing, eligibility requirements and program alternatives.
• Utilizes the Adolescent Needs & Strengths Assessment (ANSA) with service recipients for a comprehensive assessment initially and ongoing

Location and Travel Requirements:

This position is primarily located in Great Pittsburgh area. All positions are also expected to come to training, meetings, and other events at Main Campus in McKeesport, as scheduled.

The travel required for this position is frequent.

Great Benefits:

• • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Retirement savings plan and company match
  • Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • A commitment to work-life balance

Position Requirements:

• Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology, with a specialization in service coordination, or a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, rehabilitation counseling, community mental health, sociology, education with a certificate in special education, or nursing with a registered nurse license and a commitment to attend the post-graduate service coordination certificate course within the first year of hire.

• Must have access to a reliable vehicle, driver’s license, and proof of insurance
• Must be available for 24/7 on-call for 1 week approximately every 6-8 weeks

• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends

Apply Here:

If you are mission-driven, passionate about helping others, and eager to succeed, we encourage you to apply. To join our team, please apply at https://www.auberle.org/careers

Learn more about us at www.auberle.org

Auberle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $41,000 - $44,000