Program Specialist (Children's Review Team)

Diakon; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 per

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with employer match

Voluntary short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Referral bonuses up to $3,000

Emergency fund support

Love of Thy Neighbor Fund

Job summary

Diakon Behavioral Health Services in West Chester, PA is seeking a Program Specialist for the Children's Review Team. The role focuses on coordinating services across systems, ensuring timely discharge planning, and documenting CRT activities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families, providers, and insurers in the Chester County region. The job supports youth and families with community-based care, with benefits starting Day 1 and tuition assistance available.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree from a college or university in a generally recognized clinical discipline or human services field.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in child serving systems, normally required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with and managing programs in child serving systems around Systems of Care and cross system navigation and collaborations with services, insurances, and resources for families.
• Provides coordination so every child discharged from RTFs or CRR Host Homes will have their recommended discharge services in place no more than 7 calendar days following discharge.
• Documents all CRT activities (e.g., collaboration meetings, outreach, referrals, and/or participation of persons across agencies, family/friends, and natural supports).
• Provides all children receiving services and of appropriate age the opportunity to register to vote.
• Provides follow-up for up to 90 days post discharge to reduce the likelihood of out of homeplacement recidivism.

Education

Graduate degree in clinical discipline or human services field

Job description

Program Specialist (Children's Review Team)

West Chester , PA

Counseling Services

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period: 75

Diakon Behavioral Health Servicesoffers a range of counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, Lewisburg, Montoursville, Williamsport, within several public-school buildings, Kennett Square, and Chester County. Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for working with and managing programs in child serving systems around Systems of Care and cross system navigation and collaborations with services, insurances, and resources for families.

Provides coordination so every child (100%) discharged from RTFs or CRR Host Homes will have their recommended discharge services in place no more than 7 calendar days following discharge.

Documents all CRT activities (e.g., collaboration meetings, outreach, referrals, and/or participation of persons across agencies, family/friends, and natural supports).

Provides all children receiving services and of appropriate age the opportunity to register to vote.

Provides follow-up for up to 90 days post discharge to reduce the likelihood of out of homeplacement recidivism.

Education/Training:A graduate degree from a college or university in a generally recognized clinical discipline or human services field.

Experience:A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in child serving systems, normally required.

ADA: Ability to bend, stoop, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; valid driver's license.

Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Day 1 Benefitsinclude medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with employer match

Voluntary short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.