Care Coordinator- Remote in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and have a knack for engaging with people, we invite you to join our team as an Outreach Specialist. In this role, you will play a vital part in spreading awareness about our organization's mission and connecting individuals with the resources they need. You will have the opportunity to work closely with community members, partner organizations, and internal teams to create meaningful impact.

Our Mission: Enable individual persons who have serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorder and/or a dual diagnosis of SMI and IDD live a life that is meaningful to her or him in the community on terms she/he defines.

Title: SOS Coordinator **Remote in Tuscaloosa, Alabama**

Summary of Job Duties: The SOS Coordinator works with the Regional Director to conduct the coordination of care between all stakeholders, including the coordination of care meetings. This position will be in the Birmingham/Tuscaloosa, Alabama area.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Must work a designated number of hours each week
• Participate in didactic trainings and additional trainings as required
• Provide systemic consultation
• Participate in Project Transition trainings and events
• Maintain linkages and relationships with community partners
• Assist with referrals for consultation and treatment as needed
• Ensure the coordination of SOS team meetings and crisis plan development for individuals
• Provide outreach visits to the individuals’ home, day and vocational settings as needed
• Provide Support and training on the crisis plan to both member and members SOS team
• Develop Comprehensive Assessments, Cross-Systems Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcome plans any other applicable documentation of services provided
• Maintain an active caseload of individuals referred for SOS Services
• Provide on-call support on a rotational basis as part of a SOS Team
• Complete trainings as aligned with regulatory compliance
• Other duties as assigned

For all Full-Time Employees our benefit package includes:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance available within 60 days of hire
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• STD/LTD
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Spending Accounts
• Able to participate in company 401K after 6 months of hire
• Company 401K match up to 3%

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other human service field with 2years' experience working with people who have IDD and mental health and/or behavioral health needs
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other human services with 5years’ experience working with people who have IDD and mental health and/or challenging behavior needs is acceptable.
• The ability to work with complex systems and an interest in the population is essential
• Independent and organized work skills along with communication and writing skills are necessary.
• Experience working with families and individuals
• Must have driver's license and reliable automobile
• Must be able to complete background/child abuse clearances

To apply, please submit your resume . We look forward to reviewing your application.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $43,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Desired salary?
• Email address

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Mental Health: 1 year (Required)
• IDD: 2 years (Required)
• SOS Coordinator: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote