What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Coordinator position at Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh?
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical assessments, intensive case management, and referral program management. The incumbent will facilitate collaboration between the HACP, residents, and agencies and organizations serving HACP residents. Collaborate with HACP Property Managers, HACP Projects, Resident Self Sufficiency staff, and service providers to assist in resident self-sufficiency.
The incumbent is responsible for developing a preliminary treatment plan, monitoring linkage and progress, and completing required clinical documentation related to individual caseloads in a timely manner.
All activities must support the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (“HACP” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.
- Performs psychosocial assessments, standardized assessments, and/or outcome based measures.
- Monitors HACP referrals, assessments and linkage to independent service programs; maintaining data, and preparing reports on service performance.
- Develops preliminary, individualized, treatment plans following standard regulations to ensure best practice and appropriate level of care referral is made.
- Responds to emergency/crisis situations with consumers, assists with ensuring resident safety, and provides appropriate care recommendations.
- Attends supervision with manager and receives clinical consultation to ensure continuum of care and best practices are maintained.
- Coordinates and facilitates cooperation, coordination, and collaboration between and among community serving programs, organizations, and agencies, including HACP programs.
- Provide technical support and training to tenant groups to build strong, self-sufficient councils.
- Resolve problems, answer questions, identify referrals and otherwise perform necessary decision-making and problem-solving functions related to HACP program facilities and resident service programs.
- Develop working relationships with partner organizations such as Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Welfare, and others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Counseling, Psychology Social Work or a related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in clinical coordination, clinical consultant, therapist or social services. Will consider other equivalent combination of education and work experience, which will result in the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
PA Driver’s License and use of an automobile during work hours required. Must be able to work evenings and weekend.
Technical Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have strong computer skills and must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.
Must be proficient in completion of psychosocial assessments; must be able to make sound decisions, and sound customer service skills.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.