What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Services Coordinator position at The Healing Place?
POSITION SUMMARY
To educate and empower clients on how to navigate the health-care system in recovery. Communicate with outside partners and facilitate clients going to external providers, and bringing partners in-house to provide care. Track client interactions and services and report to appropriate departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Educate and empower clients to navigate the current health care system
- Refer clients with health care issues to the appropriate facility to be evaluated and treated
- Conduct Health Care clinics, to include triage all vitals of clients, prepare and pull charts, communicate with doctors for clinic scheduling, and follow-up on client issues.
- Conduct health-care orientation for new clients
- Support regular inoculations (TB, flu, etc.)
- Track and maintain supplies, medications, and client services
- Facilitate classes on the Womens Campus
- Meet with clients to discuss and sign Phase II Petitions and Peer Mentor Consideration Forms
- Work on both the Mens and Womens Campus as needed
- Facilitate relationships with community partners and health services volunteers
- Cooperate with other departments regarding client healthcare issues when appropriate
- Clear and dispose of items in amnesty boxes on the Womens and Mens Campus
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum education requirement: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid Driver's License
- Highly organized, motivated
- Creative problem solver
- Critical thinking skills
- Teachable mindset
- Access to reliable transportation