BH Coach

Atlanta Regional Commission; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlanta Regional Commission is seeking a part-time Client Services Liaison (Behavioral Health Coach) to provide person-centered coaching and health education to clients, linking them to resources to address behavioral health, diabetes and other chronic conditions. The role is field-based with in-home consultations and up to 20 hours per week.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and relevant experience; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, gerontology or related field.
• One year of related counseling or client advocacy or information/referral experience in area of assignment (such as mental health, aging or disability services)
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct face-to-face or telephonic consultation and provide coaching support to assigned clients and/or their caregivers.
• Meet with individuals and/or caregivers to complete needed assessments/documentation.
• Determine client’s unmet needs, barriers, preferences, and goals, while applying person centered principles; develop and implement the most appropriate action plan.
• Conduct individualized resource research and identify appropriate resources to meet the established needs.
• Make referrals and link clients and/or caregivers with the most appropriate resources.
• Conduct needed follow-up and responds to client requests.
• Communicate with community and health systems partners as needed.
• Maintain spreadsheets, databases or reports used to share outcomes and opportunities with management or external payors.
• Present programs and progress to partners and other professionals as needed.
• Complete reports with required documentation and prescribe contacts within required time frames.
• Serve as a liaison with organizations and businesses in the aging services community; and
• Perform other duties as assigned to support agency goals and objectives.

Skills

Active listening

Rapport building

Confidentiality

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, gerontology or related field

Master’s degree in social work, gerontology or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information, and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

As a member of the Innovations Team, the Client Services Liaison (Behavioral Health Coach) will provide person centered coaching and health education to assigned clients and link them to resources and services that address mental and physical health needs so they can remain in their community. This individual will also utilize a person-centered approach to address barriers to social determinants to improve health outcomes and includes complex care coordination efforts across teams to address health conditions such as behavioral health, diabetes, and other chronic health issues. This role is field-based and will include performing in-home consultation/assessment and care plan development for people with behavioral health needs. Reliable transportation is required. This is a temporary part-time role working up to 20 hours a week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct face-to-face or telephonic consultation and provide coaching support to assigned clients and/or their caregivers.
• Meet with individuals and/or caregivers to complete needed assessments/documentation.
• Determine client’s unmet needs, barriers, preferences, and goals, while applying person centered principles; develop and implement the most appropriate action plan.
• Conduct individualized resource research and identify appropriate resources to meet the established needs.
• Make referrals and link clients and/or caregivers with the most appropriate resources.
• Conduct needed follow-up and responds to client requests.
• Communicate with community and health systems partners as needed.
• Maintain spreadsheets, databases or reports used to share outcomes and opportunities with management or external payors.
• Present programs and progress to partners and other professionals as needed.
• Complete reports with required documentation and prescribe contacts within required time frames.
• Serve as a liaison with organizations and businesses in the aging services community; and
• Perform other duties as assigned to support agency goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, gerontology or related field and;
• One year of related counseling or client advocacy or information/referral experience in area of assignment (such as mental health, aging or disability services)

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, gerontology or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance abuse and long-term care services network.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and social service resources for aging population served including networks and community resources.
• Knowledge of Elderly and Disabled Waiver and other Medicaid waiver programs.
• Ability to understand and practice active listening techniques.
• Ability to establish rapport with clients to elicit needs and match appropriate resources.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and maintain records and files.
• Ability to organize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage and prioritize competing demands.
• Skill in providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Possess exceptional time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess strong collaboration and partnership development skills with internal and external partners.
• Proficient in using database technology and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint); and
• Ability to manage and prioritize complex competing priorities.

Additional Information

About ARC:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

ARC Strategic Framework

Vision — ONE great REGION

Mission Statement

The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

• Healthy, safe, livable communities in the Atlanta metro area.
• Strategic investments in people, infrastructure, mobility, and preserving natural resources.
• Regional services delivered with operational excellence and efficiency.
• Diverse stakeholders engage and take a regional approach to solve local issues.
• A competitive economy that is inclusive, innovative, and resilient.

Our Core Values

Excellence

A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency’s and our colleague’s success.

Equity

We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends.

Integrity

In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region’s residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

Application Process

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.

To request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at [e-mail].

This is a temporary role and does not offer any benefits.