Program Coordinator-Augmented Multidisciplinary Team (A-MDT)

Description

STATUS:  Full-time, 37.5 hours a week

HOURLY RATE: up to $22.50

SUMMARY

Want to join an award-winning team? Want to take on meaningful work and make a positive difference in the lives of older adults? Lifespan is a trusted mission- driven, regional nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. We are a great place to work where staff can grow professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment. 

A county-based Augmented Multidisciplinary Team (A-MDT) provides access to MDT services that addresses abuse of adults and possibly extreme cases of self-neglect for adults aged 18 to 59 years old. A-MDTs bring together entities with unique resources and skills to provide improved and effective cross systems collaboration and specialized responses to stop adult abuse at the earliest possible juncture.

The A-MDT Coordinator will be based in Rochester, NY or one of the surrounding counties, and will be responsible for helping to organize and launch up to five county-based A-MDTs in the Finger Lakes A-MDT Hub, including Monroe, Livingston, and three additional counties. The A-MDT Coordinators’ responsibilities include but are not limited to, networking, meeting organization and facilitation, case consultations, data collection and reporting. The A-MDT Coordinator does not have any direct client interaction.

The position will require an individual with solid leadership, organizational and clinical skills as well as an ability to communicate well orally and in writing. 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Operations

• Conducts outreach to develop and maintain a comprehensive network of community, professional and governmental-based organizations for A-MDTs in the Finger Lakes Region.
• Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates regularly scheduled A-MDT meetings (in-person, virtual, and/or hybrid) for assigned A-MDTs, including taking meeting notes.
• Provides case consultations to professionals in the community working on cases of adult abuse (age 18 to 59), no direct client intervention.
• Coordinates the intake, triage, and presentation of adult abuse cases for A-MDT review.
• Facilitates/Communicates action plans, case follow-ups, and responses to emerging case issues in a timely manner.
• Tracks and reports data from A-MDT discussions, consultations, and outreach.
• Participates in regularly scheduled activities such as technical assistance and workgroups, as assigned.
• Presents at local, statewide, and national conferences, trainings and seminars as needed with the approval of the Director for E-MDT Initiatives and within the financial resources and allowable expenses of the program.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills by attending ongoing conferences, trainings, and seminars with the approval of the Director for E-MDT Initiatives and within the financial resources of the program. 
• Other duties as assigned by UpEAC Division Leader or Director for E-MDT Initiatives.

Requirements

QUALIFICIATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or related field. Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years’ experience in Human Services. Strong working knowledge of community resources and organizations required. Prior experience in adult services, mental health, or a closely related field, preferred. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with a wide range of professionals, including law enforcement, social services, medical and mental health providers.

· Ability to travel by car. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license to travel within the service region.

· At least half of work is performed at a desk or at a personal computer station.

· Comfort with virtual collaboration and ability to build and maintain relationships remotely.

· Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills are required.

· Strong written and computer skills (MS Office) needed.

· Ability to work independently.

· Ability to maintain composure under strict deadlines and difficult situations.

Lifespan offers great benefits including:

If working 37.5 hours, the following benefits are available

Vacation (21 days) 

Sick (10 days)

Personal Time (3 Days)

Holidays (11)

Medical Insurance (3 options)

Dental Insurance (2 options)

Vision (2 options)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account with company contribution

403(b) Retirement Program

Hybrid Work Schedule may be available after successfully completing the probationary period

If working less than 37.5 hours, accrued time is pro-rated.

Salary/Hourly Rate

Multiple factors will be considered for salary/hourly determination including, years of relevant service, skills required, education, and internal equity, 

Lifespan is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity/expression or any other protected characteristic. Lifespan will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. 

Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled

Salary : $21 - $23