- Public Safety and Security: Works directly and collaboratively with Warren County Police and Fire & EMS Divisions. Accompanies first responders on emergency HOPE calls, as needed. Uses sound judgment under adverse, stressful conditions.
- Relationship Building: Cultivates relationships with County employees, schools, social service providers, emergency service providers, long-term care providers and probation/jail personnel. Serves as a positive role model and subject expert on effective emergency client intervention techniques and long-term treatment planning.
- Advocacy: Intervenes as an advocate for clients to resolve emergency problems during crisis situations related to substance abuse, mental or physical illness, or physical abuse. Helps crisis response team members understand and support client.
- Client Assessment: Interviews clients, reviews cases, conducts assessments, or confers with other professionals to evaluate the mental and/or physical condition of clients and need for services such as transportation assistance, budgeting, housing assistance and referral and linkage to community resources.
- Resource Connection: Searches for, educates, and connects clients to available community resources for long-term sustainable solutions to address underlying issues that impact the clients qualify of life. Promotes the County’s HOPE program, when appropriate. Works with a focus on holistic wellbeing.
- Care Coordination: Assists clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support. Maintains consistent contact with clients at predetermined intervals (30, 60, 90 120 days) to promote improved long-term wellness.
- Service Delivery Adherence/Revision: Reviews and evaluates clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans. Modifies, records and reports updates to treatment plans according to changes in client status.
- Training and Coaching: Informs and instructs first responders to increase awareness, understanding, and sensitivity to client needs. Educates police, fire and schools on methods and techniques for providing services to clients, available community resources and recovery opportunities. Develops relevant case studies to share w/ first responders and promotes stigma reduction.
- Self-Development:Stays informed of current trends and innovations in the treatment and social services. Demonstrates motivation and commitment to improve work related knowledge, abilities, processes, and relationships to better position crisis team to effectively respond to overall client needs.
- Social Media: Maintains and updates the Project HOPE social media outreach page. Works with others to ensure accurate and current information is available to the public.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Uses reasoned data collection techniques from COREDATA to track and analyze data against key performance indicators, community changes and trends. Will complete monthly KPI’s to present to MHRB. Use discretion in handling confidential material and information. Demonstrates ability to analyze job related community changes and trends. Records cases information, and produces job related statistical reports.
- Systems Analysis and Evaluation: Provides input on system analysis and evaluation in search of opportunities for improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of services. Makes recommendations for changes in conditions, operations, and the environment that affect outcomes. Advocates for systemic change to reduce stress and overuse of systems.
- Community Relations:Represents the County professionally and maintains rapport with the community members. Participate in activities and programs to inform community services and professionals regarding policy changes or treatment options. Serves as an active resource and collaborative problem solver. Communicates effectively and shares information and resources appropriately.
- Administrative/Clerical Functions: Performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of outreach services, programs, and activities. Including but not limited to, responding to calls, filling, completing required forms for benefits, (e.g., Medicaid, housing, SSI).
- May require transportation of clients in vehicle
- Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations
- Other duties as assigned
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