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Assistant Coordinator - 3379

Assistant Coordinator

MI Residential Services - MOMS program

Full Time/ 40 hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm; On-call weekends

- Tuscaloosa, AL -

Competencies:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make decisions promptly, appropriately, and independently
Comprehension of the Mental Health delivery system
Knowledge of psychotropic medications
Excellent ability to work within the agency to serve the needs of the clients
Excellent social interaction skills
Ability to work with other program coordinators in a cooperative, supportive manner
Knowledge of cultural diversity
Person-centered philosophy of client care

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRMHC policies and procedures
Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to Department of Mental Health standards
Ensure that all safety, fire prevention, and health measures are followed
Ensure that a good driving record is maintained at all times, particularly in transporting consumers or driving on agency-related business
Ensure that all state and Medicaid standards for the programs are maintained
Assist with the screening of consumers coming into the program
Continually monitor consumers within the programs and work with staff to implement appropriate movement plans
Ensure that all staff within the program has adequate programmatic training to provide safe and effective care
Schedule all staff to attend required staff training
Ensure the facility has adequate supplies
Report any concerns of abseneeism to the Residential Coordinator and/or Manager
Rotate on-call responsibilities
Ensure staff are scheduled according to guidelines
Complete bi-weeekly notes, as required by Department of Mental Health Standards
Work with clients and other agencies to ensure clients obtain benefits
Monitor documentation for the Clinical Program, to ensure that treatment plans/reviews, group/individual Basic Living Skills notes, significant event logs, and clinical staff notes are appropriate and complete
Ensure accurate and up-to-date files on all consumers and completion of documentation in a timely manner
Conduct individual or group training as indicated
Participate with therapists, nurse, and program staff in all treatment team meetings
Coordinate the transporation of community clients to/from the Clinical Program
Work with nursing staff to coordinate securing consumers' medications and appropriate medication management within the program
Complete monthly administrative reports as required
Supervise/assist with scheduling of staff to ensure adequate coverage of the programs in the most cost-effective manner
Ensure that the upkeep of the facilities is maintained
Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs
Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility
Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequeate time to arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at designated time
Comply with all standards related to safety and health
Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization
Complete and maintain MAC (Medication Assistance Certification). This certification must be completed within the first 90 days of employment
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences and 2 years experience in a direct service area required
Experience in mental health setting preferred
Valid Alabama Driver's License and with good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers policy
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Working Conditions, HIPAA and Other Guidelines:

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

HIPAA: Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to protected health information as defined by HIPAA and IRMHC. Minimally accesses verbal, written, and /or electronic PHI, usually incidentally to an approved use and /or disclosure as pertains to consumer's financial, demographic, and/or clinical data.

Working Conditions: Works in residential facilities; may require long hours. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, consumers and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line phone and fax machine. Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds and negotiate several sets of stairs in an eight (8) hour shift. Some risk involved in the event of aggressive/out-of-control consumers. Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license.

Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform essential functions.

Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Full-Time Benefits:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Employees Retirement System of Alabama
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Voluntary dental, vision, and life insurances

Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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