Lead Community Coordinator

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Lead Community Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare

icon Longview, TX, US, 75601

iconFull Time

icon7 November 2024

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Company Description

At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.

Job Description

The Thriving Texas Families Community Lead will implement the core services of the program to the individuals who are eligible for services. This will include pregnant mothers, spouses, legal guardians, or foster parents who are pregnant or has a child between the age of 0-3. Individuals identified in need of crisis support, referrals, case management, or mentorship. The goal of the program it to improve healthy pregnancies and deliveries; child health and development; and improve family dynamics. This position will serve as a direct oversight to associated staff of the Thriving Texas Families program. The Lead will coordinate and ensure outreach, services, and education are being completed to program design standards.

Qualifications

  • Requires minimum of Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Health field of study; or 2 years Case Management experience in Behavioral Health field; or Community Health Worker Certified
  • Knowledge of available prenatal care systems and postpartum services
  • Ability to conduct screenings, assessments, service plans, and follow-up with identified patients
  • Requires a valid Texas Drivers License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statue
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Competent with computer skills, email, web browsing, internet, word and excel processing
  • Highly motivated and able to work with a variety of groups
  • Independent worker with initiative and team values
  • Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in large group settings and demonstrate independent judgment
  • Ability to understand the overall goal of the program and implement activities that meet objectives
  • Must be able to keep up to date and factual documentation
  • Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
  • The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Ex. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required
  • Superior organizational and problem solving skills

Additional Information

Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity, 'Veteran Friendly' Employer.