CARE Bed Service Coordinator

Northeast Kingdom Human Services; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health and dental insurance

403b retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Northeast Kingdom Human Services in Newport, VT is seeking a Crisis Bed Service Coordinator to provide short-term case management, engage clients in their wellness, and support their mental health needs.

The NKHS Care Bed program offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and a broad benefits package including health/dental insurance, retirement plan, generous PTO, and a Monday–Friday work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a recognized field of mental health.
• Preferred experience with residential Care Bed duties, or equivalent.
• Ability to provide short-term case management and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and therapeutic engagement with all clients admitted to the Care Bed.
• Assist with staff scheduling and oversight of staff in the absence of the Care Bed manager.
• Provide for a safe and healthy living environment for housed consumers.
• Provide supervision, peer recovery support, crisis intervention and discharge planning.
• Provide direct care to consumers to meet their physical needs.
• Respond to emergency situations appropriately.
• Comply with state, federal and agency regulations.
• Implement and participate in the Individual Support Agreement/Individual Treatment Plans.
• Complete household tasks of cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, etc.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Newport, VT 05855Salary Range: $21.25 - $25.97 HourlyCrisis Bed Service Coordinator

C.A.R.E.- Community Action Recovery Effort

The NKHS C.A.R.E bed is a short-term Hospital Diversion program, providing a therapeutic environment for those experiencing mental health difficulties.

Service Coordinators primary role is to provide short - term case management, by engaging clients in their wellness, and by supporting clients to address their individual needs that negatively impacting their mental health. In this leadership role assist with staff management and delivery of services for the physical, emotional and adaptive needs of the clients, including, medication administration, physical care, training assistance in daily living skills, care and supervision of all activities of daily living. Assist with housing needs for clients, which may include clients served by NKHS in programs outside the Care Bed. Assist with staff scheduling and oversight of staff in the absence of the Care Bed Manager.

Now Offering a $2,000 Sign On Bonus!

About NKHS

NKHS is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting high quality, comprehensive community mental health programs in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities by promoting hope, healing, and support. NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide the highest quality of service in the areas of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges. We serve the populations of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties through a wide variety of targeted programs for individuals of all ages. NKHS has over 500 employees providing case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school based counseling, emergency care, and respite services. These services are provided annually to nearly 4,000 of our local community members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve health in mind, body, and spirit. Visit us atNKHS.orgCheck outLife in the NEK of Vermont

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and therapeutic engagement with all clients admitted to the Care Bed.
• Assistwith staff scheduling and oversight of staff in the absence of the Care Bed manager.
• Provide for a safe and healthy living environmentfor housed consumers.
• Provide supervision, peer recovery support, crisis intervention and discharge planning.
• Providedirectcaretoconsumers tomeettheir physicalneeds.
• Respondto emergency situations appropriately.
• Complywith state, federal and agency regulations.
• Implementand participateinthe Individual Support Agreement/Individual Treatment Plans.
• Complete household tasks of cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a recognized field of mental health.
• Preferred level of experience and competency in performing residential Care Bed duties, or equivalent.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary $21.25 - $25.97 per hour, depending upon education and experience
• Now Offering a $2,000 sign on bonus
• Tuition & continuing education reimbursements and loan repayment program..
• Monday - Friday work week.
• Health and dental insurance.
• 403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
• Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
• Outstanding employee wellness program
• Exceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental, short-/long-term disability coverages, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, and additional optional benefits

NKHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.