Care Coordinator – CCBHC Citrus – 120 Position Available In Citrus, Florida

Care Coordinator – CCBHC Citrus – 120
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Location
3238 S. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto, FL, 34461, United States
Base Pay
$18.42 / Hour
Employee Type
248 Care Coordinator
Required Degree
4 Year Degree
Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Care Coordinator functions as an advocate and support person to those individuals assigned. This employee links them to appropriate services and monitors the progress or lack of progress by the individual. The Care Manager works closely with the individual, the individual’s family, LifeStream staff, and othermunityanizations to meet those needs and to allow the individual to live as independently as possible within themunity.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS and

RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of essential functions, as outlined in, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification with or without an amodation. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed in if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Convenes/attends staffing as necessary for assessing and coordinating services for clients. Completes required agency, funding, legal, statistical and fiscal documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
It is important for a person in this position to enjoy working with difficult clients and act as a role model whenever possible.
Able and willing, to work flexible hours.
Regular driving between appointments and a clean driving history and valid driver’s license is an essential function of the position.
Direct care services include assessment interventions and case management.
Services provided within themunity and the team members must be flexible to meet with individuals at various times.
The employee will assume program responsibilities as designated by the Supervisor.
Participate consistently in all in-service training programs.
The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers.
The ability toply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunitypliance.
Willingness to abide by thepany’s published rules and regulations

COMPETENCIES

Culmination of the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Motivation (KSAM) that are required for an employee to be successful.

Serving Our Consumers:

Effectively meeting consumer needs, building productive consumer relationships, and taking responsibility for consumer satisfaction and loyalty.

Consumer Focus:

Consistentlymits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external consumers

Valuing Diversity:

Works effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages, and genders

Effective Communication:

Clearly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Listening:

Is attentive and listens to others. Considerate of the opinions of others when in disagreement.

Conflict Management:

Consistently promotes calm dialogue and cooperation during moments of conflict.

Continuous Improvement:

The ongoing process of achieving positive changes in service and processes in order to improve efficiency and quality.

Organizing:

Orchestrates multiple activities to aplish a goal and keeps orderly files and records such that information can be retrieved when requested.

Creativity:

Tries old solutions to problems but will search for new methods when challenged.

Expertise:

Demonstrating proficiency of an employee’s skill or knowledge within their field of practice.

Job Specific Learning:

Successfully incorporates new learning into his or her job.
KNOWLEDGE and

JOB SKILLS

Must also be familiar with the physical, social and emotional characteristics associated with the substance abuse disease concept, with co-occurring (MH) disorders, and with trauma-informed care concepts. Good clinical skills with the ability to make clinical decisions about the individual’s stability are basic. Crisis intervention skills are vital. Time management skills are fundamental. Good verbal and writtenmunication skills are vital to this position. Good handwriting and documentation skills are essential. Professional telephone skills are essential. Computer knowledge is vital to the satisfactory performance of this position.

JUDGMENT/DECISION MAKING

Able to make sound assessment of consumer risks and needs. Must interact with consumers through a trauma informed approach. Must utilize judgment in a manner that will actively promote the program through their actions and interactions with others. Must uphold ethical standards of practice.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in the human services field required

Experience:

Minimum of Two years’ experience in the social services field
Minimum of Two (2) years of experience working with the chronically mentally ill in an acute psychiatric or case/care management function required
If in personal recovery, two (2) years of successive recovery required
Must be Over the age of 21
Minimum of 5-years driving experience required
Possess a continuously valid US Driver’s license for the past three years, from date of issue required
Safe Driving record required

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Completes all requirements according to the Individual Training Plan within the first six months of hire and annually.