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Franklin County Department of Human Resources

SAFER Station Site Coordinator

Franklin County Department of Human Resources, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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The primary purpose of the SAFER Station Site Coordinator is to work directly with community members in active addiction seeking access to treatment and case management services. Ensure coordination of care services and continuity of care after treatment discharge to deflect from the justice system.

Go to https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6161230.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US Apply Today ! Utilize motivational interviewing strategies (e.g.: stage of change, crisis prevention and intervention techniques, and relapse prevention) to encourage participation of community members in mental health and/or substance abuse treatment and other pro‑social programs, including medication assisted treatment. Provide a range of creative, innovative, and evidence‑based motivational interventions within group settings to support and engage individuals with a strong focus on achieving sustainable recovery and community re‑integration. Provide evidence‑based assessment, case management, intervention, and educational services to clients.

Work collaboratively with external and internal program partners and participants in developing support plans to facilitate positive transition from treatment into the community. Assist program partners with marketing, recruitment, orientation, enrollment, and retention of program participants. Provide supportive services intended to support participants’ individual level outcomes, reduce incarceration rates, and reduce the number of substance abuse related overdoses.

Conduct face‑to‑face follow‑ups with clients. Provide linkage to appropriate community treatment providers based on participants risk factors and need. Provide referrals and monitor linkage to appropriate community social services based on participants priority of need including housing, healthcare, childcare, food, transportation, and maintenance of finances. Robust data collection and case‑management documentation. Work as part of a team to physically staff and provide on‑site assistance to individuals requesting assistance. Prepare required paperwork and program reports. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job‑related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or related field with three (3) years of experience in social services, case management, treatment and/or substance abuse services, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

No additional license or certification is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities Ability to assign, review, plan, and coordinate the work of other employees, to provide instruction to other employees, to maintain department standards, to recommend the discipline or discharge of other employees, to act on employee problems, and to recommend and approve the transfer or promotion of other employees.

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