Care Coordinator (Fulltime M-F)

SUMMARY:

The Care Coordinator is a 2 year grant funded position working with clients who have a history of substance use or other addictions in addressing their supplemental needs that will promote the client’s recovery goals and overall wellbeing. The Care Coordinator duties include but are not limited to coordinating care with primary care providers, mental health providers and/or legal entities, providing information, referrals and/or linkages to available community resources that can address housing, nutritional and financial needs, etc.

MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE FROM OUR NF OFFICE TO OUR LOCKPORT OFFICE ON A REGULAR BASIS, with set schedule at each location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Maintains client chart in accordance with existing Federal, State and clinical regulations.

· Meets with clients on an individual basis to assess for needs and document in coordination of care notes including appropriate signatures and dates.

· Participates in case conference, clinical supervision, and staff meetings as needed.

· Promotes a harm reduction model from alcohol and drugs.

· Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of client.

· Completes updates to primary care providers, mental health providers, legal entities, and other providers as needed.

· Completes referrals and applications for housing, higher level of care, financial assistance, and other services as needed.

· Engages in case conference meetings with outside agencies as scheduled for coordination of care.

· Promotes Northpointe Council Inc with other community agencies and providers.

· Provides outreach and prevention counseling to the general public and community groups.

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or similar related field. Preferred with course work in substance use AND/OR one year practical experience – paid or internship.

Benefits include:

• 35-hour full time work week (2pm Fridays)
• 10 paid holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• Vacation: 10 days first year, 15 days after 1 year
• Sick time: 63 hours per year
• Personal time: 21 hours per year
• Company paid life insurance
• 403b with up to 7% contribution upon qualification
• Health Insurance: Independent Health choice of 2 policies
• Guardian Dental, Vision
• FSA Flexible Spending account
• HRA Health Reimbursement account
• Professional development assistance
• EAP Employee Assistance Program

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.19 - $22.48 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Northpointe Council, Inc complies with all State and Federal Labor Standards & Guidelines including, but not limited to:

FMLA: Family and Medical Leave Act | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

EEOC Home | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

EPPA: Employee Polygraph Protection Act | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

USERRA: Know Your Rights | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.19 - $22.48 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Commute:

• Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person