Youth Connections Coordinator - Porterville, United States - Tule River Indian Health Center, Inc

Description

Position Summary:

Working closely with and reporting to the Youth Connections Project Manager, the Youth Connections Coordinator will implement and ensure follow-through on client family assistance plans.

This position is grant funded and contingent upon the funding associated with the respective grant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with project staff and partnering agencies, as applicable, and implement the coordination of recovery and wraparound support services.
• Coordinates with other agency-based services and community-based agencies as applicable.
• Coordinate individual, group, and family peer supports utilizing best practices.
• Maintain an adequate caseload and practice time management skills to assure the necessary level of services is provided to participants and assist with follow-up services.
• Keep abreast of new trends and advancements in the area of behavioral health and serving youth, young adults and families.
• Attend organization and departmental staff meetings as required.
• Coordinate with evaluation team on evaluation requirements.
• Ensure that provided services adhere to confidentiality and standards for quality of care according to federal and state regulations, and agency policies and procedures, and fidelity.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality, including information covered by HIPAA.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/ or abilities required.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must pass preemployment drug & alcohol test.
• Must pass preemployment physical.
• Must pass background check.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Must be punctual and reliable;
• Must maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patients per HIPAA and TRIHCI policies.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing a computer, typing, and utilizing basic software.
• A selfstarter who is able to work independently and as a team member; who consistently demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal and external customer service, high ethical standards and behavior that contributes to harmonious relationships.
• Ability to relate well with people and to use good judgment.
• Experience engaging community members, especially working with diverse Native American Cultures.
• Must be able to travel to conferences or relevant staff trainings.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, - 472 & 473).

Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit Indian verification, certified by Tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must attend Mandated Reporter Training or obtain certificate within (3) months of employment.
• Possess a current, valid California driver's license, driving insurance and a good driving record are required for this position.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or at-least within 3-months of employment.

Contingencies

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to the first day of work.

TRIHCI maintains a drug


Physical Work Environment:

_The description provided here is representative of those conditions in which the Youth Connections Coordinator will be required to perform the essential functions of this position.

As stated earlier, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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While performing the duties of this position, the Youth Connections Coordinator is situated in a standard office environment within the health center, where there is little or no exposure to variations in the weather or other similar elements.

The Youth Connections Coordinator will move throughout the health center to meet with supervisors and co-workers but maintains limited patient/client contact.

Consequently, the Youth Connections Coordinator must:

• Possess the mobility to work in a standard office setting (i.e. walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time);
• Possess the ability to use standard office equipment to write, type, copy, fax, or perform other duties;
• Possess the strength to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 15 lbs. repeatedly and up to 45 lbs. intermittently;
• Possess the visual acuity to read printed material and a computer screen; and
• Demonstrate hearing and speech capabilities that allow him/her to communicate in person and over the t