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Helping Alaska Program Coordinator/Case Manager in Fairbanks, Alaska

Job Title - Program Coordinator/Case Manager Location - Fairbanks, AK, US Organization Name - Helping Alaska

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Program Coordinator/Case Manager to join our team.

About The Organization: Helping Alaska is a Christian non-profit organization that seeks to inspire hope by uniquely meeting needs within the community. Helping Alaska serves the Tanana Valley by building relationships, providing help and meeting needs through various in-house programs as well as referrals to partner agencies or organizations.

Job Description: Loving Sobriety is a Rapid Re-Housing Program funded by Alaska Housing BHAP grant and is intended to assist people who are newly in recovery from substance use. As such, the Program Coordinator/Case Manager job duties include, but are not limited to: - Becoming familiar with the program structure and requirements, - Following the grant's requirements for the program as well as the program Policies and Procedures, - Strictly adhering to client confidentiality and privacy, - Properly and objectively screening potential clients, - Completing comprehensive intake with each client, including individualized case plan and a thorough explanation of the program and client's responsibilities during their enrollment, - Assisting each client with finding proper, affordable housing that fits their needs, - Connecting each client to resources in Fairbanks and statewide when applicable, - Advocating on each client's behalf when needed and appropriate, - Meeting with each client at minimum once a week to check on their progress, provide support, and assist with gaps in services, - Providing life education/coaching to each client, either in a group format or incorporated in weekly meetings (based on client's needs; tailored), - Networking and collaborating with local agencies and remaining updated on resources that may be available to the clients, - Ensuring that client's files include all needed documents, including expenditures receipts and case notes from each client interaction (completed within 24 hours of the interaction), - Keeping up-to-date client information, including enrollment date, move-in date, program exit date, and all expenditures.

Additional job duties that may be requested and/or required: - Becoming trained and licensed to enter and manage data in AKHMIS, - Attending monthly Coordinated Entry meetings, - Coordinating other programs and their requirements, including client case management, - Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED - Must profess to be a Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ - Willing to submit a background check - Willing to adhere to Helping Alaska policies and procedures - Must be willing to and have the ability to learn the internal tracking system for all services that take place within the agency - Must possess or be willing to obtain, at the organizations expense, an Alaska Food Handlers Card - Some case management experience, - Basic knowledge about substance use and recovery from substance use, - Trauma-informed approach, - Ability to connect clients with resources and advocate on their behalf, - Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, - Critical thinking and ability to work with diverse populations.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - College degree or some college completed, - Three years of case management experience, - Extensive knowledge about substance use and recovery from substance use.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits: 401(k) Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

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