Program Specialist (Children's Review Team)
Diakon Behavioral Health Services offers a range of counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, Lewisburg, Montoursville, Williamsport, within several public-school buildings and Chester County. Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.
General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for working with and managing programs in child serving systems around Systems of Care and cross system navigation and collaborations with services, insurances, and resources for families.
- Provides coordination so every child (100%) discharged from RTFs or CRR Host Homes will have their recommended discharge services in place no more than 7 calendar days following discharge.
- Documents all CRT activities (e.g., collaboration meetings, outreach, referrals, and/or participation of persons across agencies, family/friends, and natural supports).
- Provides all children receiving services and of appropriate age the opportunity to register to vote.
- Provides follow-up for up to 90 days post discharge to reduce the likelihood of out of home placement recidivism.
Education/Training: A graduate degree from a college or university in a generally recognized clinical discipline or human services field.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in child serving systems, normally required.
ADA: Ability to bend, stoop, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; valid driver's license.
Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Voluntary short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.
Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled
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