Recovery Support Coordinator-Youth

Brief Description

Summary: The Youth Services/Recovery Support Coordinator assists with providing care, supervision, and program leadership to youth with mental health disorders, substance use disorders (SUD) and criminal behavior who are removed from school, not in alternative school and have not finished high school. This program provides structured, day treatment programming for youth aged 14-20. The Youth Services/Recovery Support Coordinator is the co-facilitator of a multidisciplinary team that provides care and milieu-based treatment services. The Youth Services/Recovery Support Coordinator actively supports and implements an evidence-based, culturally competent, client-centered approach to working with youth and their families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Supervise program participants in the completion of their daily routines, implementing Day Treatment Programming.
• Assist Program Director in overseeing and managing all aspects of the program, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Maintain program policies and procedures in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to program staff, ensuring effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Monitor program activities to ensure compliance with program goals, objectives, and budget.
• Assists the Program Director with managing program budgets.
• Collaborate with Program Director and stakeholders to identify program needs and develop strategies for improvement.
• Evaluate program outcomes and make recommendations for program enhancements or modifications.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality services to clients by monitoring program performance and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to behavioral health programs.
• Responsible for carrying out various assignments in the area of community relations which may include communication with schools, medical personnel, employment resources, community presentations and/or speaking engagements, working membership in local or regional groups or committees.
• Oversee the food and nutrition program.
  
  

Requirements

Qualification Requirements:

• Strong commitment to, and expertise in, working with youth and young adults.
• Good understanding of child growth and development, adolescent mental health issues, adolescent substance use disorder and youth involved with the juvenile court system.
• Familiarity with Day Treatment Programming
• Ability to relate positively to clients, family members, staff, caseworkers/probation officers, referring agencies, volunteers, etc.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• The ability to coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team within an outpatient mental health agency.
• Knowledge of sound ethical clinical practice and principles related to the care of mental health consumers.
• Ability to respect and uphold client confidentiality.
• Ability to exhibit high organizational skills and knowledge to prioritize and multi-task without direct supervision.
• Strong skills in data collection, demonstrating outcomes, and reporting to funders.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process - thus displaying the willingness to learn and grow.
• Excellent attention to detail, working accurately and efficiently under time constraints.
• Able to use primary office machines such as computer systems with programmed software and fax machines.
• Ability to support the agency's culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field required
• 2 years’ experience working with children in an intensive program and/or residential setting and 3 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks and post-offer drug screen.
  
  

Physical Requirements: 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. The supervision and treatment of youth requires prolonged periods of walking and standing and physical agility. May be required to run and climb flights of stairs. Must be able to participate in physical interventions with youth when necessary. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move more 50 pounds and rarely lift or move 75 pounds. Will be required to complete Right Response and CPR training.

Summary

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.