Behavioral Health Coordinator - HOME Youth Services - Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency's HOME Youth Services is looking for a Behavioral Health Coordinator to join their team! This position is located at HOME Youth Services, a program that works directly with vulnerable and at-risk youth in Marion and Polk County. The Behavioral Health Coordinator is a Qualified Mental Health Professional that will provide case management services focused on mental health to the residents and clients of HOME Youth Services. The person in this position will work collaboratively with program staff and community partners to provide support and advocacy with the goal of encouraging positive mental health for residents and clients of HOME Youth Services.

There are multiple vacancies for this position.

Candidates must submit application by 11/01/2024 in order to be considered for first round interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Current license as a Qualified Mental Health Professional and at least two years related social services experience that includes case management and program coordination and/or training.

• Previous experience working or volunteering with youth preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualification status required for this position. Valid driver license and insured vehicle available for use on-the-job with satisfactory drive record for the past 3 years.

• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.

• Candidate must pass Oregon Department of Human Services criminal background check.

• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Performs needs assessments using a client centered, trauma informed approach. Uses information gathered in assessments to develop comprehensive support plans to designated youth in order to support their individualized needs and goals.

• Performs risk assessments with youth. Provides guidance to program management based on results gathered in assessments.

• Works in collaboration with Program Director to create and modify curriculum for assessments. Recommends changes as needed.

• Sits in on leadership meetings to provide insight on program incidents.

• Provides mental health training and support to program staff.

• Monitors participant progress and maintains detailed and up-to-date case notes.

• Maintains organized and complete client files.

• Coordinates and facilitates life skills workshops for residents and clients.

• Employs de-escalation techniques and makes quick decisions in response to incidents.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Personally responsive to urgent situations, which could require travel for on-site interventions.

• Manual dexterity for handling computers, devices, and office equipment.

• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Maintains calm dispositions and regulates emotions when clients, staff, or others may become escalated.

• Regulates emotions and handles pressure of frequent demands for attention, time and work tasks.

• Attends and engages in required annual trainings.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to remain calm and engage in de-escalation techniques using trauma-informed care during heightened interactions.

• Ability to exercise judgement and quick decision-making skills in response to guest or client incidents.

• Requires ability to stay calm and alert during shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Close quarters, often with a client population experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and/or severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unpredictable behavior.

• Personally responsive to urgent situations, which could require travel for on-site interventions.

• Indoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.

• Exposure to trash and potential biohazards.

• Occasional urgent situations requiring law enforcement involvement and/or paramedic professionals.

• Occasional exposure to bodily fluids and malodorous air.

MWVCAA is committed to promoting and achieving diversity, equity and inclusion with employees and with those we serve. The agency strives to be an employer of choice with a vision for all people to be respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future.

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.

If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at HR@mwvcaa.org or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.

**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, please apply at mwvcaa.org/careers/.