Supportive Housing (SH) - Clinical Coordinator/FT/Essex County

Clinical Coordinator/Supportive Housing

(Essex County)

Requires travel throughout an assigned geographic area

Do you have a passion for helping others?

Would you like to enrich the lives of people living with disabilities and special needs in your community?

If YES, we have a great opportunity for a Clinical Coordinator in our Supportive Housing area who is passionate, kind, and has an interest in working with individuals with Mental Illness!

What’s in it for you?

Be a part of a national organization that has helped people living with developmental disabilities, and special needs for more than a century!

Work with an awesome team of professionals who have a true passion for the work that they do.

Great benefits!

Competitive pay! Daily use of company car for travel within community CPR/First aid certification Rutgers ICMS Foundation Module Trainings Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts No Cost Life and Accidental Death Insurance Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance Plentiful Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program 403(b) Plan with Match Discount Programs Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays Paid Time Off Buy-Back Paid Medical Leave Time Direct Deposit and Payroll Cards Access to Electronic Pay Statements Mileage Reimbursement Employee Wellness Program Employee Referral Program Employee Paid Orientation & Training Recognition Program

As The Clinical Coordinator Will

C oordinate the care of consumers in community support services. Provides ongoing education and support to consumers in community support services. Contributes to the implementation of new ideas and knowledge that improves services and operations. Consults with mental health treatment staff to support and promote successful community support services and care to achieve a high level of consumer and customer satisfaction.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

Provides ongoing education and support to consumers. Consults with primary care physician and mental health treatment staff as required to support and promote successful services and care. Provides health educational programs for consumers, staff, and family members. Participates in orientation, training, and support of fellow team members. Attends meetings as needed, with consumers from all community support services. Participates in systems of continuous improvement for services through a dialogue with supervisor and through 1-2-1 monthly supervision. Adheres to compliance with licensing, regulatory, accreditation and internal standards through inspections, peer audits, audits of clinical and administrative procedures, and documentation. Utilizes the application of technology within operations and services to enhance quality, increase outcomes and lower costs. Completes and/or contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of the individual rehabilitation plan and individual rehabilitation plan review. Completes IRP adjustments and modifications as needed. Implements interventions heavily influenced on wellness and recovery based principles. Educates on the tools and strategies to self-manage the consumer’s illness and improve their quality of life Supports consumers in identifying and building upon their strengths in order to better address needs, preferences, and goals Encourages an atmosphere of wellness and recovery, and emphasize individual dignity and respect; Addresses the needs of consumer’s over time and across different levels of disability; Applies recovery principles that can be applied to the full range of residential, engagement, intervention, treatment, rehabilitation and supportive services. Teaches skill building activities that empower the consumer to achieve an improved sense of mastery over his/her illness and assist the client in regaining a meaningful, constructive sense of membership in the community. Completes and/or contribute to the completion of the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Needs assessment. Attend available division funded evidence-based practice trainings (i.e., IMR, WRAP, CSS, Motivational, Educational, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Engagement Strategies etc.) and implement these tools in order to provide consumers with a recovery-oriented support system that implements wellness and recovery focused principles and interventions; and ensure HR and supervisor have copies of all trainings completed. Offer consumers therapeutic skills development training with the aim of promoting community integration and restoring the individual to maximum possible functional level by improving functional, social, interpersonal, problem-solving, coping, and communication skills. Teaches therapeutic skills development in the physical, cognitive/intellectual, and behavioral skills related to identified goals that leads to increased competence and proficiency.

q Ualifications And Experience

Current New Jersey Clinical License including LCSW, LAC, LPC, LSW, and LMFT who possesses a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, rehabilitation counseling, or other related behavioral health or counseling program. Working knowledge of computer software including word processing and excel Possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Excellent verbal and written communication utilizing the English language. Planning and organizational skills. Ability to perform moderate mathematical functions. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel and the general public. Ability to travel to a variety of geographical areas where community support services are offered within the agency.

About Us!

Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so. Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.

Easterseals NJ offers paid training, a generous benefits package including paid time off, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more! For all details, visit www.enjbenefits.com .

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