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Service Coordinator I - Brighter Dawn

UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289

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Provides mental health service coordination, according to the level of need, to a population of individuals with a serious mental health diagnosis. The primary function of Service Coordination is to provide professional assessment, service planning, service coordination, referral, and re-evaluation services required for a safe and healthy community life which is manifested through stability in relationships, housing, and employment. This is done in accordance with the Agency's vision, mission, and values, and emerging mental health Recovery Principles. This position provides an essential recovery orientation.

The Neighborhood Living Program has nearly 30 years of experience serving the unsheltered behavioral Health population of Allegheny County. This is a unique opportunity to work as a Residential Service Coordinator providing residential support on site as part of a multidisciplinary team to clients living in their own Single Room Occupancy units on the 4 th floor of the newly renovated Second Avenue Commons building.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for an 18-month commitment!

Responsibilities:

Service Coordination

Advocate for individuals to access necessary services

Ensure monthly contact and provide comprehensive service coordination

Facilitate service planning meetings

Communicate expectations and ensure service coordination

Assessment and Evaluation

Assess strengths and needs through interviews and reviews

Evaluate services and review cases with relevant parties

Relationship Management

Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and their support networks

Serve as the primary resource for individuals and families

Training and Development

Attend training programs for best practices

Foster a cooperative agency culture and participate in projects

Coordinate mental health services as part of a treatment team

Community Engagement

Promote collaborative service planning

Maintain a catalog of community resources

Encourage recovery and community inclusion

Record Keeping and Compliance

Keep accurate records of activities

Provide culturally competent services

Direct Service

Utilize at least 55% of time in direct service

Participate in On-Call Service

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology or Counseling required.

Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in Human Services.

One-year related experience preferred.

Prior experience working in community settings preferred.

Safe driving record required.

ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

Driver's License

Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

OAPSA with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran