Social Services Care Coordinator

Basic Function

The Social Services Care Coordinator facilitates and coordinates substance use disorder treatment clients' ancillary needs, and documents the services provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients’ TB tests are completed within 7 days of admission.
• Apply clients for state disability benefits, as needed.
• Apply clients for Medi-Cal benefits.
• Arrange for client transportation to medical facilities.
• Transport clients as needed, i.e. to court, DPSS, etc.
• Aid clients to enroll with a primary care physician / medical group.
• Schedule new clients for physical examinations.
• Maintain professional rapport with all networking agencies.
• Act as liaison between clients and CDWs concerning medical issues.
• Obtain medication approval from Social Services Manager or Director of Nursing.
• Monitor clients’ ongoing medical issues and clients’ medications.
• Review all medical treatment forms when clients return to the facility.
• Report all client illnesses to Director of Nursing.
• Alert the Director of Nursing about all client accidents, injuries and medical issues.
• Update and ensure accuracy of clients’ medication records.
• Document Care Coordination in EHR (currently PCNX).
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Social Services Manager.

Skills

• Must be able to type a minimum of 40 wpm.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Must have strong organizational, follow-up skills and time management skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to work well within a team structure.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education / Training

• If the individual is a registered addictions counselor, they must be enrolled in an academic Addiction Studies Program.

Licenses / Certifications

• Position requires that individual be registered and / or certified with one of the state-approved addiction counselor certification entities (CADTP, CAADE, or CCAPP).

Special Conditions

• Must have a valid California driver's license.
• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Working Conditions

• Occasional ascending and descending stairs.
• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasional crouching below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
• Occasional operation of motor vehicles.
• Occasional work may be performed at various locations across Los Angeles County.

Position Reports to

Social Services Manager

Position Type

Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, In-Person

Pay Range

$23 - $29 / Hour

Benefits

• 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• 80% Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
• Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage