SHIFA Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker - Spurwink Services
ME, ME
About the Job
Spurwink is looking for a Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker with strong skills to join our SHIFA ME Behavioral Health Homes Team in Cumberland County. The Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker works across home, community, school, and office settings. The ideal candidate will have the language capacity to serve a multicultural population.
The Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker provides care coordination to immigrant/refugee children and their families experiencing core stressors related to resettlement and migration. They help negotiate cultural differences, increase collaboration among service providers and systems, and reduce the stress associated with isolation and acculturation. This is a Monday-Friday position that pays between $21.00 to $27.50 per hour depending on experience.
Robust Benefits Package:
- Single Person Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Pet Insurance
BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
- Flexibility of Schedules
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 annually)
- Student Loan Assistance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts
- Opportunity for Same Day Pay
DUTIES:
- The Care Coordinators/Cultural Broker partners with ShifaMe Clinicians to deliver mental health services utilizing the evidence-based model Trauma Systems Therapy adapted for refugees (TST-r).
- Complete psychosocial assessments, service planning, and referrals.
- The Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker connects families with needed resources, makes referrals, and coordinates with medical and educational providers.
- Further responsibilities include providing updates on treatment progress for managed care entries, progress notes, and electronic record keeping.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree (BA) in a related field. Good computer skills, and good communication skills. Must be well organized and manage time independently. Candidates must have the linguistic and cultural experience to provide cultural brokering. The ideal candidate will have the language capacity to serve a multicultural population.
Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.