ADULT AFTERCARE SPECIALIST : Headquarters Office/Full Time/Day Shift. This is an onsite position.

ADULT AFTERCARE SPECIALIST – Headquarters Office/Full Time/Day Shift This is an onsite position. Salary range - $47,178 - $65,074 per year – Salary is commensurate with education, credentials and experience. Benefits include: paid vacation and paid sick leave; Agency contributions to employees' 403b; 12 paid holidays per year; health, vision and dental benefits; long term disability and AD&D insurance; reimbursement for licensure; continuing education assistance; free parking. Benefits are subject to change based on annual budget and board of directors' approval. Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency seeks an organized, service-oriented Adult Aftercare Specialist to help adults access behavioral health treatment, housing, benefits, and community supports. This full-time, day-shift, onsite position is non-supervisory and reports to the Adult Services Supervisor. Responsibilities include service coordination, provider oversight, quality assurance, and grant reporting within the Public Behavioral Health System. Major Duties & Responsibilities Assess callers' needs, provide technical assistance, resource information and referrals, and assist adults in accessing behavioral health services, entitlements, housing, and other community supports. Log incoming and outgoing communications to accurately track number of adult service calls to complete monthly and quarterly reports Coordinate with Agency staff, hospitals, community providers, and external agencies to support service access and discharge planning. Assist individuals referred by the Department of Corrections with community resources and follow-up after release, including support with scheduling initial behavioral health appointments. Overseas Adult Targeted Case Management providers, including data collection, provider meetings, recertification audits, and technical assistance. Complete SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) leadership training; support SOAR providers, coordinate meetings, and collect data for required grant reports. Host monthly meetings for SOAR provider and BHA; Collects SOAR data necessary to complete BHA quarterly PATH grant reports and PDX through SAMHSA portal ensuring Conditions of Award are being met; Track and assist with SOAR Social Security Applications between DSS Homeless Coordinator, SOAR worker and BHA Lead to ensure Social Security applications are properly flagged as SOAR with SSA Support Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) oversight through satisfaction surveys, chart reviews, residential inspections, entitlement site visits, and follow-up with waitlisted applicants. Review provider quality reports, follow up on identified concerns and program improvement plans, and participate in compliance audits. Maintain accurate communication logs, records, and community resource directories; prepare program, grant, and management reports. Represent the Agency professionally at meetings and on assigned committees. Complete required training and maintain the fire and environmental safety certification needed for residential inspections. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field required; master's degree preferred. License preferred. Knowledge of the Public Behavioral Health System and local health and social support resources. Knowledge of HIPAA; familiarity with Medicaid, Social Security, and other entitlements preferred. Strong listening, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build effective professional relationships with clients, colleagues, providers, and community partners. Strong organizational, multitasking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including the ability to identify service gaps and recommend solutions. Proficiency in computerized data entry, database maintenance, accurate recordkeeping, and report preparation. Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, respectful service, and timely responses to clients and providers Attends required meetings Able to work extended hours when necessary #J-18808-Ljbffr Recruitology