UPMC
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
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