Clinical Coordinator - Hackensack, United States - Housing Authority Of Bergen County

Description

POSITION DEFINITION:
Provide clinical supervision for on-site care management services for clients of Bergen County Housing, Health and Human Services Center including those that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness

GENERAL DUTIES:
Ensure appropriate clinical services for BCHHH clients. Promote permanent housing linkage, independence and stability for participating clients through coordination with on-site and community-based case management partnerships.

Clinical Coordinator will work within a framework consistent with Housing First Model and Wellness and Recovery based on established principles.

Work collaboratively with the Shelter Manager, staff of Drop-in, and Center Case Management team transitioning clients into housing in the community as well as all other health and human services available on-site and in the community.

Develops goals and objectives and ensures they are carried out by staff interns, volunteers and assigned staff and accomplished within designated timeframes.

Required to work a flexible schedule that includes evening and on-call responsibilities.


RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in social work, psychology
• Experience in at least one of the following: crisis intervention, counseling, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, housing procurement, or job development.
• Must demonstrate good organizational, communication, negotiating and problem solving skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Use of own vehicle.
• Experience documenting services in computerized records

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Clinician
• Experience with individuals who have substance abuse, mental health and criminal histories.
• Demonstrated competency in crisis intervention and knowledge of community based resources.
• Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) Certification
• Two years experience working with individuals that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
• Three years supervisory experience

LICENSE/CERTIFICAATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License