Supports Coordinator Assistant - Adult Services

WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supports Coordinator Assistant in Ludington provides supports coordination services to adults and others as part of the population team, under supervision of the team leader or coordinator. Responsibilities include linking to CMH and community services, monitoring service effectiveness, advocating for consumers and coordinating with providers.

A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to agency locations in Lake, Mason, and Oceana Counties are required; First Aid and CPR certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; similar experience in supports coordination per Medicaid guidelines.
• Psychiatric medication knowledge/experience is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation to varying locations.
• First Aid and CPR certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supports coordination services to individuals under supervision of the team leader.
• Link and coordinate with CMH and community services and other providers; monitor service effectiveness.
• Advocate for consumers and coordinate with Medicaid Health Plan or other health care providers.

Skills

Psychiatric knowledge

Driver's license

Computer/phone use

Team-based work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Supports Coordinator Assistant - Adult Services

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Pay Range:$21.42 - $27.07

The Supports Coordinator Assistant is responsible for providing supports coordination services to individuals with mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, children with serious emotional disturbance and/or all persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities under the supervision of the population team leader or coordinator. These services may be one or more of the following: collaborating on service planning utilizing person centered planning principles, linking and coordinating to CMH and community services and community agencies, monitoring for service effectiveness, consumer satisfaction and serving as a consumer advocate and coordination with the Medicaid Health Plan or other health care providers. Consumers may require long-term support and intervention to maintain or improve functioning and have compromising physical or interfering behavioral conditions.

Position Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma and equivalent experience (i.e., possesses knowledge, skills, and abilities similar to supports coordinator qualifications) and functions under the supervision the equivalent of a Supports Coordinator or higher designation per the Medicaid guidelines.
• Psychiatric medication knowledge and/or experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation to and from meetings and activities at varying work locations including all agency locations in Lake, Mason, and Oceana Counties.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders are valued.
• The Supports Coordinator Assistant must be able to use a computer and telephone in response to the provision of service.
• The Supports Coordinator Assistant works within a team of care managers, health services team, clinical service aids and peers designed to meet the needs of the person served.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Pay Range $21.42 - $27.07

Position Supports Coordinator Assistant

Location Ludington

This position is currently accepting applications.