Wraparound Community Resource Specialist Job Listing at Eckerd Connects in New Orleans, LA (Job ID 9456-New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 70115)

Description

Do you believe in giving second chances? That's what our team does every day. Join us on our mission to "Provide and share solutions that promote the well-being of children, young adults, and families in need of a second chance" as a Community Resource Specialist in New Orleans, Louisiana!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits: 

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance

Hourly Rate: $21.08

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Community Resource Specialist (CRS) will participate in activities that increase the community's awareness of Eckerd Acadiana Wraparound Agency, establishing and maintaining referral partnerships with various community organizations and service providers.
• The CRS will assist the Executive Director to establish and maintain a functioning Community Team; developing and maintaining a list of community resources.
• Track referrals and service utilization of all CSoC youth. Understand CSoC waiver requirements to ensure compliance with service provisions.
• Maintain program entry into data systems through accurate and timely input of referrals, client and/or staff demographics, billing, attendance, event, and testing data.
• Relieve program leadership of various administrative details; coordinate and maintain effective office procedures and efficient work flow; coordinating and communicating changes to program/department staff.
• Conduct new hire orientation, ensuring the new hire completes employment-related documents and benefits enrollment..
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree, from an accredited College or University, in a human service related field preferred.
• 2+ years of general office experience required; prior experience working with an economically disadvantaged population preferred. 
• Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. 
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. 

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program:

Eckerd Connects' Wraparound Agencies are part of the Coordinated System of Care (CSoC) under the state's behavioral health managed care program that serves children and adults in Louisiana with behavioral health, mental health, and addictive disorders. Coordinated Systems of Care are national evidence-based models for coordinating services in a family-driven manner to ensure more positive outcomes for children, youth, and families.  The model incorporates a broad array of flexible effective services and supports that is organized into a coordinated network and that integrates care planning and management across multiple levels and systems.  Through this coordinated network, meaningful partnerships are built with families and youth at service delivery, management, and policy levels.   Family-driven and youth-guided services are provided in the home as well as in community settings that are data-driven and outcome oriented.  Treatment plans are individualized and strength-based, culturally, and linguistically competent, and integrated across all child-serving systems.

Our Location:

Eckerd Connects | Wraparound Agency

990 N. Corporate Dr. Suite 212

Elmwood, LA 70123

Wraparound Agency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM-fMLidF8w

Copy & paste the link into your browser for more information:  https://eckerd.org/family-children-services/community-programs/wraparound-agencies/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact recruiting@eckerd.org.  Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

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