Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Forensic Service Coordinator
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Forensic Service Coordinator in our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team! This exciting opportunity invites you to engage directly with clients in a collaborative, onsite environment in Hampton, VA. By utilizing your Bachelor's degree in a related Human Services field, you will play a crucial role in case management and service coordination, directly impacting the lives of individuals in need. You'll thrive in our flexible and customer-focused culture while making a real difference in the community.
Annual Salary: $51,253
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
A Little About Us Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
Make a difference as a Forensic Service Coordinator - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Your primary responsibility involves ensuring the continuity of both directly provided and contractual services tailored to meet our clients' basic physical, financial, social, and personal needs. You will conduct outreach, psychological assessments, and treatment planning while collaborating with clients, families, and care providers to develop comprehensive service plans. Your advocacy efforts will help clients navigate the complex systems of care, from securing shelter and medical services to obtaining disability benefits. Additionally, you will monitor client behaviors, provide supportive counseling, and intervene during crises, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes the individual's goals.
What Matters Most To excel as a Forensic Service Coordinator, a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling is essential. A minimum of one year of experience in case management or service coordination services, ideally within prisons, jails, and criminal justice agencies, is required. Organizational and analytical skills are critical. Strong communication abilities, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to register with the Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or commence registration within 30 days of employment are mandatory. A Master's degree is preferred.
Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
One (1) year of experience in case management or service coordination services and experience in working with jails, prisons, and criminal justice agencies.
Must be registered with the Board of Counseling to practice as a QMHP or register as a QMHP trainee within 30 days of employment.
Valid Driver's License
Your next step If you think this job aligns with your requirements, then submitting an application is simple. Good luck! The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Forensic Service Coordinator in our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team! This exciting opportunity invites you to engage directly with clients in a collaborative, onsite environment in Hampton, VA. By utilizing your Bachelor's degree in a related Human Services field, you will play a crucial role in case management and service coordination, directly impacting the lives of individuals in need. You'll thrive in our flexible and customer-focused culture while making a real difference in the community.
Annual Salary: $51,253
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
A Little About Us Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
Make a difference as a Forensic Service Coordinator - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Your primary responsibility involves ensuring the continuity of both directly provided and contractual services tailored to meet our clients' basic physical, financial, social, and personal needs. You will conduct outreach, psychological assessments, and treatment planning while collaborating with clients, families, and care providers to develop comprehensive service plans. Your advocacy efforts will help clients navigate the complex systems of care, from securing shelter and medical services to obtaining disability benefits. Additionally, you will monitor client behaviors, provide supportive counseling, and intervene during crises, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes the individual's goals.
What Matters Most To excel as a Forensic Service Coordinator, a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling is essential. A minimum of one year of experience in case management or service coordination services, ideally within prisons, jails, and criminal justice agencies, is required. Organizational and analytical skills are critical. Strong communication abilities, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to register with the Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or commence registration within 30 days of employment are mandatory. A Master's degree is preferred.
Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
One (1) year of experience in case management or service coordination services and experience in working with jails, prisons, and criminal justice agencies.
Must be registered with the Board of Counseling to practice as a QMHP or register as a QMHP trainee within 30 days of employment.
Valid Driver's License
Your next step If you think this job aligns with your requirements, then submitting an application is simple. Good luck! The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
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