Program Specialist (Children's Review Team)
West Chester, PAJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Diakon Behavioral Health Services provides counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families, and adults through counseling centers, schools, and specialized programs. The Program Specialist works with child-serving systems to coordinate services, resources, and cross-system collaboration for families. The role also supports discharge planning, documents team activities, offers age-appropriate voter registration opportunities, and follows up with children after discharge.
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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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Documents all CRT activities (e.g., collaboration meetings, outreach, referrals, and/or participation of persons across agencies, family/friends, and natural supports). 4. Provides all children receiving services and of appropriate age the opportunity to register to vote. 5. 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. 1. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. 2. Tuition Assistance - up to $15,000 annually 3. Paid Time Off 4. 401(k) plan with employer match 5. Voluntary short-term disability 6. Long-term disability 7. Life insurance 8. 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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