Alternatives Program Coordinator

This position is responsible for responding for diversion referrals, completing intake assessments and providing on-going care coordination services for the Pre/Post Arrest Diversion to Treatment Program grant for the Story County Attorney’s Office. 

• Work with public safety officers to facilitate warm-handoffs to Care Coordinator, Program Coordinator or treatment provider.
• Accompany law enforcement on direct outreach efforts and carry a client caseload.
• Develop in conjunction with the participant, a plan of care based on the initial intake screening. Plan of care should be reviewed with participant through weekly or bi-weekly contacts based on progress and participant need. Document all contacts in participant file.
•  Connect participants to housing, food and safety resources, substance use treatment, mental and medical health services, community services, vocational and educational opportunities
• Assist participants in setting up any necessary evaluations/assessments, including establishing an initial appointment and determining a plan for attending the appointment.
• Facilitate client referral process and contacts with the appropriate service providers
• Support day to day collaboration between those receiving care coordination services, treatment services, primary care providers, housing, transportation and community resources.
•  Provide education-related resources and health-related information to participants
•  Ensure cultural responsiveness including racial, cultural, gender identity and sexual orientation
• Maintain a confidential information file for each participant and case notes for each interaction.
• Attend team meetings, present updates on participant progress and needs, inform team of participant successes and any barriers he/she is confronting
• Work with Program Coordinator to identify community resources and organize efforts to provide a full continuum of needed treatment services including substance use treatment and mental health treatment, educational and vocational services, safe and sober housing, ongoing recovery support services, health care, family services and other community supports
• Attend trainings
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required By The Position

• Knowledge of substance abuse principals and practices.
• Knowledge of mental health services.
• Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of database management principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in interacting with clients.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of data and recommendations.
• Skill in program coordination policies and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position working with substance abuse populations for one to two years.

E-VERIFY PROCESS:
Story County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Story County must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity. Please be prepared to provide required documents on the first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-382-7200 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov. 

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light (24 pounds or less) objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

Salary : $57,032 - $64,527