Description

Reports to: Social Programs Assistant Manager

Job Objectives:

This position is a collaboration of Orange County agencies and part of the Partnership Innovation for Older Adults Initiative to engage adults age 55 and older with unmet behavioral health, substance- use and aging related needs.

Gatekeeper Program Coordinator responsibilities include education and outreach services to “Community Gatekeepers” who are non-traditional referral sources who may come in contact with older adults through everyday work activities.

The Compeer Program Coordinator responsibilities include providing individual support to older adults by offering a meaningful friendship, community engagement and linkage to resources.

Perform duties while actively promoting an environment consistent with MHA’s Cultural Equity Policy and WELCOME Orange.

Responsibilities:

• Provide training in a culturally and linguistically competent manner to police officers, senior center staff, clergy, human service providers, business owners and other gatekeepers to recognize, identify and refer older adults who have behavioral health and/or substance use issues so that they can be assessed and linked to mental health and/or substance use services.
• Provide educational workshops to the general community to create awareness regarding the many issues aging adults’ face, to de-stigmatize mental illness for aging adults, increase their access to mental health care, increase interdisciplinary collaboration and improve and maintain independent functioning in the community.
• Provide one-on-one support for older adults in the community, with special emphasis in identifying and assisting in the management of social determinants of health.
• Assist older adults with breaking isolation, achieve socialization, make friendships in the community, attend regular medical appointments, utilize local resources and provide a close and reliable companion to recognize changes in behavior or living situations that could require additional assistance or care.
• Provide Compeer Calling to maintain contact and continuum of care. 
• Organize and maintain all program information and volunteer files.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and statistical reports as necessary for Partnership Innovation for Older Adults Initiative and Compeer Program.
• Oversee and enter program data into the Scorecard website.
• Oversee the development and delivery of educational workshops and public awareness programs for the community.
• Duties outlined above are intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Other Duties

• Answer MHA’s main office phone as needed.
• Participate in MHA’s committees as needed.
• The duties outlined above are intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; 

OR 

NYS licensure and current registration as a Registered Nurse and a bachelor’s degree;

OR 

A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

• 2 years of experience in either:
• Providing direct services to adults diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or substance use; 

OR

• Linking persons who have been diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, substance use to a broad range of services essential to successfully living in a community setting.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills a plus.
• Experience providing trainings a plus.
• Must be organized, self-motivated and have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment under crisis situations and to abide by regulations regarding confidentiality.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive with current driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage.
• Must be clear and maintain an acceptable record under the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse clearance process.

Terms of employment / benefits:

• Non-Exempt.
• 40 hours per week (Flexible to meet program needs).
• Paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and sick leave according to MHA policy.