Outreach Worker/Service Coordinator (KRCC – Breathitt, Knott, Letcher, Perr at Kentucky River Community Care

Jackson, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Networking, Public Speaking, Crisis Assistance, Advocacy, Transportation Coordination, Service Coordination, Client Engagement, Needs Assessment, Treatment Planning, Collaboration, Documentation, Independent Living Support, Referral Management, Community Outreach, Relationship Building

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

POSITION: Outreach Worker/Service Coordinator WORKSITE: Kentucky River Community Care; Breathitt County, Knott County, Letcher County, Perry County EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Regular Full-Time CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree SPECIAL SKILLS: Preferred experience with the courts, DJJ, DCBS, and Transitional Age Youth ages 14-25. Strong Communication and networking skills, strong written and verbal skills, some public speaking and must be willing to travel. JOB DUTIES: Engage targeted populations and assure referrals flow with minimal barriers. Conduct outreach to individuals, link clients with necessary services. Provide face-to-face in-home and community contact as needed. Ensures transportation needs are met as necessary to meet treatment needs. Manage day-to-day collaboration between Project Partners and participate with process improvement activities as directed by program needs. Meet the minimum direct time requirement of at least 10 hours weekly and completes a written, comprehensive needs assessment for identified consumers. Maintains face-to-face in-home/community contact. Provides assistance in the development of the consumer’s treatment plan. Assists the consumer in accessing services from other agencies and organizations such as DJJ,DCBS, court, community and civic groups. Assists consumers in establishing and maintaining relationships required in daily living. Monitors and coordinates consumer’s progress. Provides case consultation as required. Provides crisis assistance. Performs advocacy activities on behalf of the consumer. Encourages independent living. Ensures transportation needs are met as necessary to meet treatment needs. Participate with process improvement activities as directed by program needs. Establishes and maintains client records, documenting contacts, services needed, client’s progress and other information as required. Complete service documentation and billing entries within 24 hours of service delivery. Obtain required continuing education hours and other training as necessary to meet state, agency, and credentialing requirements. Other assigned job duties. Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & data rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".

Responsibilities

The Outreach Worker/Service Coordinator will engage targeted populations, conduct outreach, and link clients with necessary services. They will also manage collaboration between project partners and ensure clients' transportation needs are met.