Wraparound Program Assistant - Eckerd Connects

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a differencein the lives of others. Join our Team as a Wraparound Program Assistant 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: $17.00-$17.50

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Program Assistant will form handwritten drafts, type or otherwise prepare a variety of letters, memos, forms and reports. May draft correspondence, memoranda, etc. for supervisor’s signature.
• Provide clerical support to assigned program staff; maintain calendar for work group; prepare and/or distribute schedules and paperwork necessary for program staff to provide appropriate services.
• Establish and maintain official client-related documents and records in appropriate files and perform routine audits of files for completeness and accuracy of information.
• Update youth information as required in appropriate databases; Monitor and maintain program referrals and admissions, entering data into information systems as needed.
• Track intake and exit processes, ensuring timely completion of required paperwork and assessments; Assist program in coordination and facilitation of client assessments
• Serve as liaison, where necessary, for referring agencies, schools, or individuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months general office experience required. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, and the use of office machines and equipment required. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software (Microsoft Office and Outlook strongly preferred).
• Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Must have appropriate and valid state driver’s license.
• 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

About us Video: 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/

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/

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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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