FPATH Engagement Specialist (3937)

Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued. 

Within our Diversion Services is the Forensic Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, better known as our FPATH team. The FPATH Program is a voluntary intensive outreach program that works with adults with severe persistent behavioral health issues.  The Washington State Health Care Authority contracts with CHMHA to find and offer services to people who have had multiple requests for competency evaluations in the last two years. Our F-PATH team provides free companion-based case management to help people connect to resources with the goal of connecting people in our program to long term behavioral health treatment to break their cycle of incarcerations. 

Our Diversion Services here at CHMHA has a fantastic opening for an FPATH Engagement Specialist. 

Our F-PATH Case Manager – Engagement Specialist will work as part of the FPATH team to provide comprehensive community supports for adults having two or more competency evaluations in the last (24) months and to meet established FPATH Program goals. The FPATH Case Manager – Engagement Specialist will work within a team model to provide needed services, linkage, and coordination. Coordinating with other providers is an integral part of the job.  The FPATH team utilizes a harm-reduction, trauma-informed, and client centered approach. 

At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.  

SCHEDULE 

9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday (Full-Time, 35 hours/week) 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Go into the King County Jails to engage potential new FPATH clients in the program; answer any questions and ideally get “buy-in” for the program 

• Work independently working closely with the King County Forensic Navigators & Diversion Navigators in and out of the jail system 

• Complete intake documentation as needed 

• Serve as the face of FPATH to potential clients

• Outreach to encampments, street-based, or other community-based locations   

• In-reach to jails, hospitals, participant housing, and/or other facilities where participants may frequent 

• Locate, build rapport, and enroll new FPATH referrals  

• Locate and re-engage enrolled FPATH participants who are out of contact with the FPATH team 

• Tracking active and inactive referrals and coordinating with FPATH teams 

• Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as needed 

• Coordinate client needs such as appointments, engagement with community support networks, vocational services, or other applicable needs 

• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and the ability to collaborate effectively with external partners including Forensic Navigators and Diversion Navigators and other legal entities 

• Understanding the importance of clear, professional boundaries 

• Assist with transporting clients to intake appointments 

• Attend all team/staff/community/agency meetings and interact in a collaborative, professional, and constructive manner 

• Timely completion of required documentation to program standards 

• Adhere to HIPAA/Confidentiality standards 

• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in social services related field
• Have legible handwriting
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record for use of agency vehicles
• Experience with target population or ability to acquire specialized training to work with target population
• Basic understanding of the criminal justice system
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
• Must be eligible and able to attain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License and an H-Badge from King County (jail entry)
• Ability to perform duties outlined in description within reasonable accommodation

Salary : $30 - $36