Care Coordinator Specialist

Comhar Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

COMHAR is seeking a Care Coordinator Specialist to oversee services for residents in a Long-Term Structured Residence setting. You will coordinate care, support admissions, and ensure compliance with all policies.

The role collaborates with the LTSR Director and treatment team to deliver high-quality, resident-centered services. The position includes supervision of funds, court-related coordination, and active participation in quality improvement, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year related Mental Health experience; or AA plus 2 years MH experience; or HS Diploma plus 12 college credits plus 5 years MH experience.
• Current Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition and coordination of all services required by residents to attain treatment goals.
• Supervision of resident fund management within COMHAR’s Client Fund Management System.
• Participation in multi-disciplinary treatment team, ensuring timely reviews and plan implementation.
• Active engagement in resident advocacy with internal and external programs and agencies.
• Assistance to the LTSR Director in ensuring program and facility compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaboration with the LTSR Director on admissions screenings and referrals, transfers, and discharges.
• Coordination of all services and follow ups related to mental health court hearings and commitments.
• Participation in Quality Improvement Program and attendance at meetings as required.
• Assistance in development and implementation of training programs and reviews.

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year MH experience

AA + 2 years MH experience

HS Diploma + 12 college credits + 5 years MH experience

Job description

If you are passionate about supporting adults in navigating services, accessing resources, and achieving greater stability and independence, COMHAR invites you to join our team as a Care Coordinator Specialist. In this role, you will help empower individuals to meet their goals and make a meaningful difference every day.

Full-Time | Available In the Walnutport, PA 18088 Area

$19.24/HR

Scheduled:

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM

Job Summary

The Care Coordinator Specialist is responsible for coordinating and overseeing services required to support residents in achieving individualized treatment goals within a Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) setting. This role collaborates closely with the LTSR Director and interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure high-quality care, resident advocacy, regulatory compliance, and effective service delivery. Responsibilities include service coordination, fund management oversight, admissions support, court-related coordination, quality improvement participation, and adherence to all internal and external policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquisition and coordination of all services required by residents in order to attain treatment goals
• Supervision of resident fund management, ensuring that entitlements are in place and not jeopardized by under spending or mismanagement. These duties are to be carried out in conjunction with COMHAR’s Agency wide Client Fund Management System
• Participation in multi-disciplinary treatment team, ensuring timeliness of reviews, treatment plan implementation, and documentation
• Active engagement in resident advocacy with internal and external programs and agencies as indicated
• Assistance to the LTSR Director in ensuring program and facility compliance with all internal and external policies, statuses, and regulations
• Collaboration with the LTSR Director in all admission screenings and negotiations regarding referrals, transfers, and discharges
• Compliance with all internal and external requirements and regulations regarding record keeping and reporting
• Establishment of relations with OMH/MR, referring agencies, and external service providers
• Coordination of all services and follow ups related to mental health court hearings and commitments
• Participation in Quality Improvement Program
• Attendance at internal and external meetings as required
• Assistance to the LTSR Director in development and implementation of training program
• Assistance to the LTSR Director in conducting all reviews, assessments, evaluations, and safety related drills required by regulation and program and resident’s needs
• Compliance with all COMHAR policies and procedures with no unauthorized exceptions

Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to:

Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance.

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year related Mental Health (MH) experience, or AA plus 2 years MH experience; or HS Diploma plus 12 college credits plus 5 years MH experience.
• Current Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles.

About COMHAR:

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.