Job Description
Job Description
The Evening Coordinator supervises and coordinates activities of assigned case managers and counselors, oversees activities of the consumers and monitors physical plant conditions that impact the safety and security of consumers, staff and facility assets. This includes hands-on assistance with daily living skills, including but not limited to hygiene, upkeep of physical space and living environment (including bed-bug prevention and treatment), laundry, shopping, meal planning and preparation, cooking, housekeeping, and traveling.
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS :
1. Assists in Providing Clinical Services
- Assigns and coordinates staff activities
- Provides clinical oversight
- Ensures staff operate according to all state and federal regulations and ICL policies and procedures
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy of and timely completion of required clinical documentation
- Responsible for ensuring service plans and goals are implemented as written and overseeing revisions to plans and goals as necessary
- Ensures appropriate crisis intervention occurs as needed
- Ensures staff receive relevant information regarding clinical treatment, program operations, community providers and resources
- Provides direct care coverage as needed
- Serves as Manager on Duty as assigned
- Assists in the admission and orientation of new consumers
2. Assists in Directing and Supervising Staff
With the Program Director’s authority establishes and maintains work schedules in accordance with ICL policies and proceduresEnsures assigned staff’s compliance with agency time and attendance policyConducts staff supervision in accordance with division expectations and ICL proceduresWith the Program Director’s approval conducts disciplinary action as neededAssists in the recruitment, selection, training and orientation of new employees3. Assists in Providing Quality Management Overnight
Assists in ensuring program is in compliance with all state and federal regulations and all ICL policies and proceduresEnsures that Plans of Corrective Action are implemented and adhered toRegularly reviews and monitors staff activities and makes recommendations to Program DirectorParticipates in all activities to improve quality of services provided.4. Assists in Fostering Community Relations
Assists in the promotion of Mental Health and Wellness management in local communities, acts as liaison to community providers, community boards, elected officials, neighbors and emergency services providersEducates staff on the importance of maintaining positive relations with all factions of the communityCooperates with other organizations in the development of long range plans for mental health program development and wellness management.Other tasks related to the job, as assignedMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's degree in a recognized mental health discipline (social work, psychology, nursing, rehab counseling, etc.) plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing direct services to individuals with mental illness; or an Associate's degree and 5 years social services experience, including 3 years’ experience providing direct services to individuals with mental illness. Master’s Degree and supervisory experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Ability to coordinate activities of staff and integrate as part of a multidisciplinary teamAbility to manage multiple projects, delegate tasks and ensure completion of all tasks, assigned and delegatedAbility to manage resourcesAbility to solve problems effectivelyAbility to work with consumers / residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences.Ability to serve as a role model to residents / consumers.Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a case management plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standardsAbility to complete written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner.Ability to communicate effectively with staff, consumers / residents, families, and the public.Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned.Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with othersAbility to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measuresAbility to be aware of other’s reactions and understanding why they react the way they doAbility to actively looking for ways to help people, be compassionate and hopefulAbility to talk to others to effectively convey informationAbility to listen to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriateAbility to identify the nature of problems and propose solutionsAbility to report for work as scheduled on a consistent basisAbility to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policiesSocial Perceptiveness and trauma-informed perspective-ability to be aware of other’s reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
