Forensic Program Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Forensic Program Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will oversee a team of dynamic, skilled peer support specialists, grow the supports already in place for our criminal and substance use background participants, and find new supports to generate continued growth. If you have a strong background in the behavioral health industry (BHT Strongly Preferred), we encourage you to apply!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises Forensic/Life/Peer Support Specialist(s)
• Models recovery principles while fulfilling HLVLE’s mission statement and pursuing the HLVLE vision.
• Must meet minimum AZDHS credentialing requirements for Behavioral Health Paraprofessional.
• Facilitates department payroll.
• Works with Billing Department to assist in facilitating membership intakes, referrals and maintains membership medical files.
• Collaborates with RBHA and Provider Networks and community organizations.
• Develops and supports recovery principles through group class/workshop sessions and one on one member peer-support.
• Coordinates court participation and supports outreach programs
• Ensures completion of paperwork, billing claims (encounter reporting), sign-in and security procedures (follows HIPAA policy and procedures).
• Handles special facilitative projects and program marketing, as well as overflow work from department as directed by supervisor.
• Create and manages direct care staff schedules.
• Manages all recovery programs both on site and in the community.
• Develop and shares recovery-oriented material.
• Attend continuing education/training sessions when offered.
• Attend relevant seminars, meetings, and in-service trainings whenever offered.
• Provides and advocates for effective recovery based services.
• Encounters members and accurately enters billing information
• Meets with Supervisor weekly (minimum) on referrals from the courts, updates applicable tracking spreadsheets.
• Ensures building security.

COMMUNICATION:

• Maintains and follows effective communication with supervisor, recipients, coworkers and other community members/entities.
• Maintains and follows professional demeanor at all times.
• Check deadlines on incoming requests and put preliminary work in play.

KEY DUTIES:

• Follows all HLVLE’s policies, procedures and protocols.
• Transport recipients using personal vehicle/company vehicle as needed.
• Maintains and follows satisfactory punctuality and attendance as set on the work schedule.
• Document billable activities that encourage, assist and support recipients expressing their perspectives including assessment, service planning and service delivery, which demonstrate Hope Lives focus on diverse/integrated community transformation.
• Ensures that all assigned staff complete initial and annual MCIW’s.
• Assists team in meeting weekly encounters.
• Facilitates staff morning meeting (includes documentation of morning meetings, sign-in sheets, agenda and minutes).

Physical Requirements:

Sitting for long periods Driving

Standing for long periods Kneeling

Lifting up to 30 lbs Bending/Stooping

Typing Traveling

Flexible work hours (between 7:00am and 6:00pm, weekends)

Manual Dexterity

Working on a computer 6-8 hours a day

QUALIFICATIONS:

***MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE PER STATE REGULATIONS***

***MUST HAVE VALID FORENSIC/PEER/RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION***

***MUST HAVE VALID ARIZONA DRIVER LICENSE WITH NO RESTRICTIONS***

***MUST HAVE CLEAN 39-MONTH DRIVER RECORD***

EDUCATION: HS/GED Required

Experience: 3-5 years

Job Specific: Behavioral Health Service recipient or family member with sufficient recovery and system experience to coach, mentor, guide, and support others.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to sit in one position and remain focused for extended periods of time; ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work; strong attention to detail.

Computer Skills: General Internet; Basic Data Entry; Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google: Mail, Calendar, Drive

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Credible Software; bilingual (English/Spanish); Effective interpersonal skills; good written and verbal communication skills; must have level of emotional maturity that reflects appreciation of individuals from all ethnic, racial and/or religious backgrounds; values must reflect compassion and concern for others as well as the belief that all individuals, regardless of their circumstances or the severity of their disabilities, deserve respect and dignity; sound judgment; ability to follow directions; time management skills; must be able to share common experiences with behavioral health recipients; reliable transportation a must.

EOE: Hope Lives-Vive la Esperanza is an Equal Opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, age, family or marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status, activity, or characteristic.

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Join us in a dynamic work environment where your expertise will be valued and utilized effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,760.00 - $47,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Quarterly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• behavioral health work: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Arizona Drivers License (Preferred)
• Forensic/Peer/Recovery Support Certificate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Flagstaff, AZ 86004: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,760 - $47,840