Integrated Resource Coordinator

TITLE: Integrated Resource Coordinator
POSITON: Full Time/Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Kickapoo Social Services
SUPERVISOR: Behavioral Health Project Director

Position Description:
This position is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of clients having long-term mental illness or substance use issues and for assessing client needs, developing, implementing and reviewing service plans, and working with other community resources in meeting/achieving client service needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Participates in the screening of new service requests.
Participates in regular interdisciplinary staff meetings.
Completes case management assessment on all clients entering caseload.
Develops appropriate treatment/service plans with clients as the means for implementing appropriate services and developing effective alliances with clients.
Provides on-going supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the problems, needs, and the strategies identified within the service plan.
Documents all service contacts on a timely basis.
Participates in interagency planning and service coordination activities.
Meets regularly with the Project Director/ Integrated Care Manager as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing and processing the provision of case management services, and dealing with appropriate administrative issues.
Works collaboratively with and provides clinical consultation within the department.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Project Director/Integrated Care Manager which are consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Must be able to travel for local and out-of-state conferences and trainings for professional development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of the nature of serious mental health diagnoses or substance use disorders.
Working knowledge of treatment planning.
Ability to maintain detailed records.
Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in relevant human services field or equivalent experience.

Privacy Policy: Employee must comply with all requirements and provisions of Subpart D, of 43 CFR, Part 2, which implements the Privacy Act (5USB, 552a) (i)(1). Drug-Free Workplace
Policy: As a condition of employment, applicants must consent to pre-employment drug testing prior to appointment, and abide by the Drug-Free Workplace Policy while employed by the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas.

Crime Control Act: Public Law 101-647, also known as the Crime Control Act of 1990(Act), requires that all individuals involved with the provision of childcare services to children under the age of 18 undergo a criminal background check.

Indian Preference and TERO Compliance:
Preference in filing vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Preference in employment shall be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with applicable federal law and the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). This position is funded in whole or in part by federal funds; therefore, Indian Preference shall be applied consistent with federal regulations. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must provide appropriate verification of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe. The Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas supports the goals and policies of TERO, and the hiring process shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the Ordinance to the extent permitted by federal law. Consideration will be given to non-Indian applicants only in the absence of qualified Indian Preference candidates.