What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Field Based Office Specialist position at COMHAR, Inc.?
Job Description
The Continuity of Care Specialist reports to the Long-Term Structured Residences (LTSR) Program Director and/or LTSR Program Director Assistant.
This role will help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member to provide quality services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Acquisition and coordination of all services required by residents in order to attain treatment goals.
- Supervision of resident fund management, ensuring that entitlements are in place and not jeopardized by under spending or mismanagement.
- Active engagement in resident advocacy with internal and external programs and agencies as individual.
- Assistance with program and facility compliance with all internal and external policies, statues, and regulations.
- Establishment of relations with OMH/MR, referring agencies, and external services providers.
- Coordination of services and follow-ups related to mental health court hearings and commitments.
- Participation in Quality Improvement Program.
- Attendance of internal and external meetings as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required and minimally one (1) year of experience working in human services with some quality improvement experience preferred.
- Associate's degree in Human Services or related field required and two (2) years of mental health experience with some quality improvement experience preferred.
- Knowledge of program evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and managed care procedures related to the behavioral health field preferred.
- Valid PA State Criminal, FBI (based on residency outside of PA), Child Abuse clearances.
- Clearances must be updated every 3 years per COMHAR policy.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Physical examination including Hep B screening & TB test.
- Proficient with office software.
- CPR w/AED & First Aid certification.
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance with plan options to fit your needs.
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance.
- 403B Retirement Savings Plan.
- Paid Time Off (Holiday, sick, PTO, vacation).
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Additional supplemental voluntary insurance options including Disability, Accident and Pet Insurance.
