WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: SCHOOL COACH I
CLASSIFICATION CODE:NON-EXEMPT FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT:SCHOOL ENRICHMENT / STEM
REPORTS TO:SCHOOL ENRICHMENTPROGRAM MANAGER
STATEMENT OF JOB:This Positionprovidestherapeuticservicestochildren and adolescentsenrolled or eligible to be enrolled with Apache Behavioral Health ServicesInc. (ABHS).TheSchoolCoach Iprovidegeneral mental healthand substance abuseservices, in collaboration with assignedclinical team,tochild and adolescent clients with various needs, including suicidal ideation, trauma, and domestic violence.This positionplans, organizes and facilitatesafter school and summer services.This position will also act as an advocate for the client with other service providersasappropriate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages a caseload of clients/potential clientswho would benefit frombehavioral healthservices.
Providestherapeuticservices assistance to ABHS clinical staff, including, but not limited to, community visits, appointment coordination, outreach services for clients having difficulty accessing services, and/or for reengagement in treatment services.
Facilitates group/individualskill training and education programs incoordination with ABHS clinician.
Provides services at the clinic, in the community,children’sshelters, residential facilities, hospital settings and in client’s homes toensure client obtains all benefits and services necessary.
Ability to provide client walk-in services as related to the clinical service needs of clients.
Documents contact withclientstoassess needs, maintain requiredpaperwork,and engage family membersin accordance withArizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)and ABHSStandards.
Provides prevention education services including presentations, workshops, and other formsofpublic education on a variety of mental health topics, including, butnot limited to,substance abuse treatment education and life skills instruction.
Collaborates with court/probation, tribal/community agencies,families,and other natural support systems to ensure client’s needs are met. Develops a strong working relationship with community partners.
Verify and print Medifax confirmation information forintake process as needed.
Complete data entry in electronic healthrecordsall intake information for new clients.
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and competence in adjusting to clientelewith varying degrees of traumatic experiencesandcomplex psychological presentations.
Ability to address a variety of diversespiritual, emotional, and social needs in multiple environments of anoften-high-riskpopulation, using a trauma-informed care approach while maintaining a highdegree of professionalism and cultural awareness.
Participates in interdepartmental clinical team meetings to assist and encourage consistent and timely provision of services. Participates in weekly clinical staffing with other members of the clinical team to review clientprogress and service requirements.
Participation in all required ABHS training.
Abide by all applicable policies, procedures, and program standards of ABHS, White MountainApache Tribe, Indian Health Services, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System(AHCCCS) and other pertinent regulatory authorities.
Maintain ethical policies and guidelines as outlined in accepted State ethics laws, rules, policies and principles andas outlined in discipline-specific code of ethics.
Provide a positive role model to clients and staff through leadership, self-discipline, and genuine care for the treatment and recovery of clients. All clients and staff members must be treated with dignity and respect.
Participation in all required ABHS training.
Reports/attends workina timelymanner. Must be reliable and communicate directly with supervisor in all matters of attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
18years of age and possession of ahigh school diploma or high schoolequivalency diploma; experience working with Native Americans preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; abilityto speak the Apachelanguage preferred.
Demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors.
MS Office proficiencyand ability tocorrectly operate copy machine and fax.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Abilityto pass all pre-employment testing,including, butnot limited to,fingerprint clearance, drug testingandbackground check.
**NOTE: Preference infilling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Constant: standing. Frequent: repetitive use of hand, walking, standing, bending neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting neck and waist, simple grasping of leftand right hand, power grasping right and left hand, fine manipulation right and left hand, pushing and pulling right and left hand, reaching above shoulder level, reaching below shoulder level, lifting objects weighing up to25 pounds from below the waistto a height of 3 feet.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’sright to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Employmentis considered “at will” and agree that employment can be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time at the option of eithertheemployeeor the company.
