What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Service Specialist position at INDIAN HEALTH CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF TULSA, INC?
Coordinates and provides resources for case management needs and support for pediatric patients at the clinic. Works directly with pediatric providers to offer check-ins and follow ups with pediatric patients between appointments to support treatment. Also works with Youth Program staff to support ongoing activities and events that provide opportunity for youth to connect to culture and wellness.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Contacts patients identified by behavioral health or medical providers as needing support services/case management.
- Links, advocates, refers families to resources.
- Organizes and regularly updates resource lists.
- Facilitates group classes at clinic with emphasis on youth needs (Parenting, Adult Life Skills, etc. an organized process to ensure follow up with families happens consistently and in a timely manner.
- Ability to initiate conversations and consultations with multiple providers at clinic.
- Complies with all IHCRC policies and procedures.
- Able to receive feedback and make changes as necessary.
- Makes attempts to communicate and ask questions to supervisor.
- Ability to be flexible in day-to-day tasks.
- Timely and accurate completion of progress notes.
- Ability to prioritize needs and manage time effectively.
- Actively work towards contributing to the mission of IHCRC.
- Maintains a positive and professional attitude.
- Ability to work outside of regular clinic hours for events/activities; Some Saturdays required.
- Other duties as assigned.