The Neighborhood Living Program has nearly 30 years of experience serving the unsheltered behavioral Health population of Allegheny County. This is a unique opportunity to work as a Residential Service Coordinator providing residential support on site as part of a multidisciplinary team to clients living in their own Single Room Occupancy units on the 4 th floor of the newly renovated Second Avenue Commons building. Lease parking provided for this position, 700 feet away from worksite!

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for an 18-month work commitment!

Responsibilities:

Service Coordination

+ Advocate for individuals to access necessary services

+ Ensure monthly contact and provide comprehensive service coordination

+ Facilitate service planning meetings

+ Communicate expectations and ensure service coordination

Assessment and Evaluation

+ Assess strengths and needs through interviews and reviews

+ Evaluate services and review cases with relevant parties

Relationship Management

+ Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and their support networks

+ Serve as the primary resource for individuals and families

Training and Development

+ Attend training programs for best practices

+ Foster a cooperative agency culture and participate in projects

+ Coordinate mental health services as part of a treatment team

Community Engagement

+ Promote collaborative service planning

+ Maintain a catalog of community resources

+ Encourage recovery and community inclusion

Record Keeping and Compliance

+ Keep accurate records of activities

+ Provide culturally competent services

Direct Service

+ Utilize at least 55% of time in direct service

+ Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology or Counseling required.

+ Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in Human Services.

+ One-year related experience preferred.

+ Prior experience working in community settings preferred.

+ Safe driving record required.

ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

+ Driver's License

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

_UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_