What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSS Care Coordinator - Full Time - Days position at Intandem?
JOB TITLE: DSS Care Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: DSS Care Coordination
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Care Management Services
POSITION SUMMARY: Reduce and/or resolve the number of persons presenting to Department of Social Services (DSS) as Homeless who have been screened and have been identified as having Opioid Use or Polysubstance Abuse Disorder. Meets Cattaraugus County and Intandem’s documentation requirements, maintains current Care Plan(s), familiarity and compliance with applicable regulations.
Provides coordination and assistance in crisis intervention and stabilization. Maintains knowledge of status and well-being of people we serve by maintaining verbal/face-to-face/electronic/written contact with the people we serve within their natural environment; at or above the frequency required by regulations. Assist clients in transitioning from inpatient or residential to community-based settings via service linkages and monitoring the progress of the treatment and support services, as well as assessing needs and personal goals by evaluating and interviewing the referred individual/natural supports.
QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Education, Training & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field
Or
Associate’s Degree
Two (2) years’ experience working in direct care human services position
Functional knowledge of community resources
Education and Interest in training in Substance Abuse to increase skills and knowledge base
Openness to learning new skills and technology as necessary; must participate in training as required
Knowledge of computers and web-based programs
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Valid New York State Driver’s License that meets Agency standards
Reliable Transportation
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to think creatively and be results oriented.
Ability and willingness to abide by agency policies and procedures.
Ability to deal with multiple tasks efficiently (concurrent documentation during visits/verbal contact and collaborating with multiple providers)
Ability to represent self and agency in a professional manner.
Ability to engage and build a productive rapport with the people we serve and with outside providers/agencies.
SALARY:
$23-25 per hour based on experience
Full Job Description Available Upon Request
Benefits – Intandem Contact us for more Information
An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: DSS Care Coordination
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Care Management Services
POSITION SUMMARY: Reduce and/or resolve the number of persons presenting to Department of Social Services (DSS) as Homeless who have been screened and have been identified as having Opioid Use or Polysubstance Abuse Disorder. Meets Cattaraugus County and Intandem’s documentation requirements, maintains current Care Plan(s), familiarity and compliance with applicable regulations.
Provides coordination and assistance in crisis intervention and stabilization. Maintains knowledge of status and well-being of people we serve by maintaining verbal/face-to-face/electronic/written contact with the people we serve within their natural environment; at or above the frequency required by regulations. Assist clients in transitioning from inpatient or residential to community-based settings via service linkages and monitoring the progress of the treatment and support services, as well as assessing needs and personal goals by evaluating and interviewing the referred individual/natural supports.
QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Education, Training & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field
Or
Associate’s Degree
Two (2) years’ experience working in direct care human services position
Functional knowledge of community resources
Education and Interest in training in Substance Abuse to increase skills and knowledge base
Openness to learning new skills and technology as necessary; must participate in training as required
Knowledge of computers and web-based programs
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Valid New York State Driver’s License that meets Agency standards
Reliable Transportation
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to think creatively and be results oriented.
Ability and willingness to abide by agency policies and procedures.
Ability to deal with multiple tasks efficiently (concurrent documentation during visits/verbal contact and collaborating with multiple providers)
Ability to represent self and agency in a professional manner.
Ability to engage and build a productive rapport with the people we serve and with outside providers/agencies.
SALARY:
$23-25 per hour based on experience
Full Job Description Available Upon Request
Benefits – Intandem Contact us for more Information
An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Salary : $23 - $25