Care Coordinator: Zero Suicide- 7272

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JOB TITLE:                            Care Coordinator

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:         Part-time, 20 hours/wk 

SCHEDULED HOURS:         Monday-Friday, weekday hours, flexible/hybrid

PROGRAM/LOCATION:     Zero Suicide, Windsor, CT 

PC#:                                       3205

*this is a grant funded position, funded with an anticipated end date of 9/29/31

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Zero Suicide is a plan to transform the delivery of care for adults at risk of suicide by strengthening existing suicide prevention protocols with robust training, community engagement, and the implementation and monitoring of approved evidence-based screening and treatment models. The geographic area where Zero Suicide will be implemented is 20 towns in North Central CT, reaching from the greater Hartford area to the border of MA.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Care Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate as member of multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Track and coordinate client intake, discharge, services and referrals as applicable
• Provide assistance to team including coordination of treatment planning and providing daily triage.
• Educate and link individuals to self-help groups, natural support and other resources as needed.
• Assist with linking clients with community support systems and agencies and in obtaining benefits for which they may be qualified: insurance, housing, treatment, representative payee, legal services, medical services, education and employment.
• Maintain careful documentation of contacts and communication to maintain quality services. Complete all required documentation in compliance with agency policy.
• Work as a liaison between agency and other relevant providers and teams to coordinate care for referred clients.
• Assist with scheduling and providing transportation to and from appointments.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training and other meetings as assigned.
• Establish knowledge of cultures and communication styles associated with various groups, particularly oppressed groups, to provide culturally sensitive and competent care.
• Provides crisis intervention and support as clinically indicated.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human service-related field required. Experience may be accepted in lieu of education for some positions.

Experience:   A minimum of two years’ related experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required.

Training: Complete any program specific training required. Complete required annual agency trainings. CPR/First-Aid Certification may be required within 6 months of hire

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$19.11/hr min-$26.754/hr max

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)   

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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