Outreach Worker/Service Coordinator (KRCC - Breathitt, Knott, Letcher, Perry Counties)

Outreach Worker/Service Coordinator (KRCC – Breathitt, Knott, Letcher, Perry Counties) Jackson or Emmalena or Whitesburg or Hazard, KY POSITION : Outreach Worker/Service Coordinator WORKSITE : Kentucky River Community Care; Breathitt County, Knott County, Letcher County, Perry County EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Regular Full-Time SPECIAL SKILLS : Preferred experience with the courts, DJJ, DCBS, and Transitional Age Youth ages 14-25. Strong Communication and networking skills, strong written and verbal skills, some public speaking and must be willing to travel.

JOB DUTIES :

Engage targeted populations and assure referrals flow with minimal barriers. Conduct outreach to individuals, link clients with necessary services. Provide face‑to‑face in‑home and community contact as needed. Ensure transportation needs are met as necessary to meet treatment needs. Manage day‑to‑day collaboration between Project Partners and participate with process improvement activities as directed by program needs. Meet the minimum direct time requirement of at least 10 hours weekly and complete a written, comprehensive needs assessment for identified consumers. Maintain face‑to‑face in‑home/community contact. Provide assistance in the development of the consumer’s treatment plan. Assist the consumer in accessing services from other agencies and organizations such as DJJ, DCBS, court, community and civic groups. Assist consumers in establishing and maintaining relationships required for daily living. Monitor and coordinate consumer’s progress. Provide case consultation as required. Provide crisis assistance. Perform advocacy activities on behalf of the consumer. Encourage independent living. Establish and maintain client records, documenting contacts, services needed, client’s progress and other information as required. Complete service documentation and billing entries within 24 hours of service delivery. Obtain required continuing education hours and other training as necessary to meet state, agency, and credentialing requirements. Other assigned job duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kentucky River Community Care