What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Coordinator position at Valley HealthCare System?
NATURE OF WORK: A Service Coordinator’s duties include assessment of client’s needs and strengths; planning and setting treatment goals and objectives with the client; evaluation of progress toward these goals; advocating on behalf of the client; and crisis assistance/intervention.
The Service Coordinator convenes the treatment team and acts as primary contact person for the client with the agency. The Service Coordinator serves as an information source and interfaces with external services ensuring quality of availability, continuity, flexibility, and integration of necessary resources and services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below.
- BA/BS in Human Service Field.
- Six months to one-year experience with behavioral health population.
- Current CPR/First Aid Certificate or ability to be trained.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- LSW or eligible for TLSW
WORK ENVIRONMENT: (In-Doors 75% Out-doors25%)
WORK PACE: Self-paced, requiring the ability to make decisions quickly and accurately in an oftentimes fast-paced, demanding work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Assess client’s needs and evaluate progress.
- Keep treatment plans and reviews current for the assigned caseload.
- Initiates, coordinates and facilitates interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Use clear communication skills with clients and other professionals.
- Link clients with necessary resources and services.
- Provide Crisis Services for individuals who are in crisis.
- Adhere to documentation standards.
- Review client charts and documentation from other programs or service providers on a monthly basis.
- Provide crisis services and intervention and/or assistance with consideration of the principles of client choice and least restrictive alternatives.
- Adheres to Valley’s Standards of Conduct and Compliance.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Attend training trainings as required.
- OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.