Access Peer Advocate

COORDINATED CARE service inc; Springs, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

COORDINATED CARE service inc is seeking an Access Peer to coordinate admissions and client tracking for FLACRA’s Residential Services and COTI clients. The role includes triage, telephonic crisis support, and engagement activities to ensure timely information flow and bed placement.

The position requires a high school diploma, at least one year of typing 55 wpm with Word/Excel, and the ability to obtain Peer certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of working experience with the ability to type at least 55 wpm, with transcription, Word and Excel experience.
• Ability to acquire certification as a Peer within 6 months of hire.
• Experience and/or training in Behavioral Health/Client Care a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic crisis support services.
• Screen referrals to Residential Services and coordinate assessments with access counselors as appropriate
• Coordinate bed placement according to policy.
• Ensure coordination boards are in alignment and up to date.
• Follow up with referral sources to advise of referent status and to request and receive additional required information and/or documents.
• Assure all clients placed on wait list receive regular communication as to their status as outlined in COTI policies.
• Assist in the organization of meetings, trainings and other agency events as requested.
• Remain current with Narcan training.
• Maintain, update and distribute informational listings and reports in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates teamwork and an ability to work in a team environment with coworkers and supervisors.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and cooperative.
• Participate in general, staff, in-service and supervisory meetings held by the Agency.
• Provide appropriate outreach and maintains waitlist for vacancies in coordination with mobile staff.
• Provides routine data gathering and administrative functions as assigned.
• Complete bed availability system data entry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing speed 55 wpm

Telephonic crisis support

Coordination

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Salary: $16.50- $17.00

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. At least one year of working experience with the ability to type at least 55 wpm, with transcription, Word and Excel experience. Ability to acquire certification as a Peer within 6 months of hire. Experience and/or training in Behavioral Health/Client Care a plus.

Job Summar\"y:

In accordance with the organization’s mission, vision and values, the Access Peer is responsible for the overall coordination of admissions and client tracking to FLACRA’s Residential Services as well as coordination of COTI clients in conjunction with the Access Coordinator. The Access Peer will triage and provide telephonic crisis support services and engagement services. The following duties will apply:

Duties:

1. Provide telephonic crisis support services.
2. Screen referrals to Residential Services and coordinate assessments with access counselors as appropriate
3. Coordinate bed placement according to policy.
4. Ensure coordination boards are in alignment and up to date.
5. Follow up with referral sources to advise of referent status and to request and receive additional required information and/or documents.
6. Assure all clients placed on wait list receive regular communication as to their status as outlined in COTI policies.
7. Assist in the organization of meetings, trainings and other agency events as requested.
8. Remain current with Narcan training.
9. Maintain, update and distribute informational listings and reports in a timely manner.
10. Demonstrates teamwork and an ability to work in a team environment with coworkers and supervisors.
11. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and cooperative.
12. Participate in general, staff, in-service and supervisory meetings held by the Agency.
13. Provide appropriate outreach and maintains waitlist for vacancies in coordination with mobile staff.
14. Provides routine data gathering and administrative functions as assigned.
15. Complete bed availability system data entry.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Other Skills/Knowledge and Experience

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with culturally diverse persons, staff and community service providers.
3. Ability to multi-task, have good problem solving & time management skills and the ability to remain calm in a crisis.
4. Ability to remain professional in behavioral health crisis situations.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to multi-task, have good problem solving and time management skills and the ability to remain calm in crisis.