What are the responsibilities and job description for the Connections Coordinator position at Community First Solutions?
Voted Best Mental Health/Drug Addiction Facility and Place to Work in Butler County!
The Connections Coordinator works as a multidisciplinary team member in providing screening/assessment of needs, crisis management, monitoring, advocacy, barrier elimination, education/training, coordination/linkage and empowerment/skill building services to short-term mental health customers. The Connections Coordinator assumes primary responsibility for monitoring client activities and insuring appropriate service delivery. This position provides collaborative services with other agencies across the county in conjunction with the Butler County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services Board to ensure that people who have mental health diagnosis receive the assistance they need to remain healthy and function safely in their communities.This position provides care coordination through the establishment of effective interactions with hospital staff, community members, local judges, patient/family/guardian, Butler County Children’s Services and other interdisciplinary health team members. The person in this position will have knowledge of community based resources, outpatient and inpatient resources and the treatment process for people experiencing difficulties related to their mental health.They will collaborate with other team and community providers to ensure access to needed services, with an emphasis on the transition of clients to a long-term provider within ninety (90) days or less from admission to the Connection program.
Pay:
- Starting at $18/HR, based on experience
Why You’ll Love Us:
Mission-Driven Culture: At Community First, we put people first—always. Our mission is to serve with excellence and care, helping others to live their best lives.- Thriving Locations: Located in the heart of Hamilton, OH, our campuses offer convenient access from surrounding areas like Fairfield, Middletown, and Oxford—all within a short drive.
- Team Support: We work together and lift each other up because that’s what good teams do. Your voice matters here, and your contributions are celebrated.
- Career Growth Opportunities: With training, mentorship, leadership pathways, and a tuition reimbursement program, we invest in your professional development.
- Perks You’ll Enjoy: Employee recognition programs, and even referral bonuses (hint: bring your friends friends to join the fun!).
- You have a minimum QMHS (able to obtain through the agency), or LPC, LSW, LPCC, LISW, RN, LICDC, LCDCIII, LCDCII, CDCA.
- You have a genuine passion and heart for serving others.
- You are comfortable spending time in local hospitals and collaborating with hospital teams.
- You have the ability to build and foster external relationships is essential.
- You have a desire to grow and thrive in a mission-focused environment.
- You are committed to excellence and are on a mission to be the best!
Education: Bachelor Degree required. Preferably in human services field.
Experience: Preferably 2 years of experience working in setting serving mental health clients.
Specialized knowledge, skills, or abilities: Demonstrated knowledge about mental illness and addiction including engagement strategies, motivational strategies and knowledge and skill in the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders recommended, but not required. Must have strong commitment to client rights.
Salary : $18
