LifeStream is a behavioral health and social services organization that provides high-quality treatment, education, care management, rehabilitation, child welfare, primary care and homeless services to children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Central Florida, LifeStream primarily serves the residents of Lake, Citrus and Sumter Counties, with additional programs located in Orange, Marion, Hernando counties.

CARE COORDINATOR - MRT 028

JOB SUMMARY: The Care Coordinator functions as an advocate and support person to those individuals assigned. This employee links them to appropriate services and monitors the progress or lack of progress by the individual. The Care Coordinator works closely with the individuals who have serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders, the individual’s family, LifeStream staff, and other community organizations to meet those needs and to allow the individual to live as independently as possible within the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Convenes/attends staffing as necessary for assessing and coordinating services for clients.
• Completes required agency, funding, legal, statistical and fiscal documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• It is important for a person in this position to enjoy working with difficult clients and act as a role model whenever possible.
• Able and willing, to work flexible hours.
• Regular driving between appointments and a clean driving history and valid driver’s license is an essential function of the position.
• Direct care services include assessment interventions and case management.
• Services provided within the community and the team members must be flexible to meet with individuals at various times.
• The employee will assume program responsibilities as designated by the Supervisor.
• Participate consistently in all in-service training programs.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers.
• The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance.
• Willingness to abide by the company’s published rules and regulations

KNOWLEDGE and JOB SKILLS: Must also be familiar with the physical, social and emotional characteristics associated with the substance abuse disease concept, with co-occurring (MH) disorders, and with trauma-informed care concepts. Good clinical skills with the ability to make clinical decisions about the individual’s stability are basic. Crisis intervention skills are vital. Time management skills are fundamental. Good verbal and written communication skills are vital to this position. Good handwriting and documentation skills are essential. Professional telephone skills are essential. Computer knowledge is vital to the satisfactory performance of this position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in the human services field required
• Minimum of Two years’ experience in the social services field
• Minimum of Two (2) years of experience working with the chronically mentally ill in an acute psychiatric or case/care management function required
• If in personal recovery, two (2) years of successive recovery required
• Must be Over the age of 21
• Minimum of 5-years driving experience required
• Possess a continuously valid US Driver’s license for the past three years, from date of issue required
• Safe Driving record required

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:

• Completes all requirements according to Individual Training Plan within the first six months of hire and annually.
• Other training and/or professional trainings/ certifications
• Level II Background Clearance

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pension Plan
• 403(b)
• PTO over 4 weeks your 1st year!
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Shift and Weekend Differentials
• And More!

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LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

POSITION CONTENT: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, and/or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.