SHIFA Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker - Lewiston, United States - Spurwink

    Spurwink
    Spurwink Lewiston, United States

    1 month ago

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    Spurwink is looking for a Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker with strong skills to join our SHIFA ME Behavioral Health Homes Team in Lewiston.

    The Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker works across home, community, school, and office settings. The ideal candidate will have the language capacity to serve a multicultural population.

    The Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker provides care coordination to immigrant/refugee children and their families experiencing core stressors related to resettlement and migration.

    They help negotiate cultural differences, increase collaboration among service providers and systems, and reduce the stress associated with isolation and acculturation.

    This is a Monday-Friday position that pays between $22.00 to $28.00 per hour depending on experience.


    Robust Benefits Package:
    Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)Identity Theft InsurancePet Insurance


    BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
    Flexibility of SchedulesCareer Advancement OpportunitiesTuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually)Student Loan AssistanceGenerous Paid Time OffVerizon & Sprint Cell Phone DiscountsOpportunity for Same Day Pay


    DUTIES:


    The Care Coordinators/Cultural Broker partners with ShifaMe Clinicians to deliver mental health services utilizing the evidence-based model Trauma Systems Therapy adapted for refugees (TST-r).Complete psychosocial assessments, service planning, and referrals.

    The Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker connects families with needed resources, makes referrals, and coordinates with medical and educational providers.
    Further responsibilities include providing updates on treatment progress for managed care entries, progress notes, and electronic record keeping.


    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Bachelor's Degree (BA) in a related field. Good computer skills, and good communication skills. Must be well organized and manage time independently. Candidates must have the linguistic and cultural experience to provide cultural brokering. The ideal candidate will have the language capacity to serve a multicultural population.

    The Shifa Cultural Broker must maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy.

    Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#IND4