Program Coordinator - Homeless To Housing (H2H) (40Hrs, 1St Shift/Flexible)

Do you want to work for a Top Workplace? Reliance Health has been named amongst the Top Workplaces in Connecticut, by the Hartford Courant since 2011.

Reliance Health, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to enhance health through mental wellness. We provide tools and resources for over 950 individuals to move forward in their lives. The dedication and passion of our 250 plus employee allows each one of our over 30 programs to focus on positive relationships and mental wellness as we believe healthy living starts with your mind. Since 1976, our programs have assisted adults find and preserve stable housing, advance educational goals, gain experience, develop social networks, maintain employment and advance day-to-day life skills within Eastern Connecticut. For every individual we serve, there is a positive impact on many. Healthy adults create stronger families. Stronger families empower each other to thrive and become engaged citizens. Stronger communities are built based on mental wellness.

Program Coordinator – Homeless to Housing (H2H) - $20.63/Hr

Closing Date: 4/01/2024

 FT 40 Hr/wkHomeless to Housing (H2H) is an initiative designed to provide street outreach and engagement services, housing search and move-in, and linkages to community resources for people who are suffering from serious mental illness and/or substance abuse and are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless in Eastern Connecticut. Supports are on-going once the individual is housed.

Worksite: Norwich

Hours: First Shift/flexible

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in implementing policies and procedures for one or more programs, and reports status to Unit Director
• Assists in data collection for required reporting and program evaluation
• Provides rehabilitation, case management, crisis intervention and supports to clients as needed
• Assists in the development of, and monitors, the effectiveness of Service Plans that are designed by a team and integrated with other program services and natural supports, and reports status to Unit Director
• Enters data into HMIS as designated by Director
• Attends team meetings as designated by Director
• Provides program admission as designated by Director
• Creates IRP, Crisis Plan and risk assessments with clinical consultation and as designated by Director
• Provides direct care according to program standards, percentage of time will vary.
• Maintains pertinent and current documentation in member(s) file(s)
• Assists Unit Director in assessments of admissions, discharges, and staff assignments for Program participants
• Assists in training new staff in their roles
• Provides conditions that maximize safety for staff and program participants
• Provides coverage as needed at any of the Agency sites per Agency need
• Works Split shifts including weekends primarily, according to program standards
• When applicable, assists in and maintains an employee schedule that meets the needs of the program participants, the program, and staff
• Provides AIC duties as scheduled
• Engages in continuous concerted efforts to access, obtain, respond to pertinent Agency information/communications and disseminate as appropriate
• Other responsibilities of Reliance Health staff such as participation in Agency events, adhering to Agency Policies, training requirements etc.
• Other job-related duties as assigned
• Performs duties while demonstrating Agency Core Competencies and values

Education and Experience:

• Preference given to those with lived experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or equivalent work experience in the provision of mental health preferred  
• High School Diploma or equivalent required  
• Valid CT Driver’s License, vehicle registration and insurance  
• Good driving record 

We offer an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and loan repayment program. EOE/M/F/D/V Bi-lingual preferred. AA. We are committed to fostering diversity in the workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.63 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person