Program Specialist (Children's Review Team)

Summary

Diakon Behavioral Health Services

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, Kennett Square, 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 homeplacement 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

Job Description

Diakon Behavioral Health Services

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, Kennett Square, 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 homeplacement 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