Project Coordinator - SBIRT

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What will your day look like?

At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role.

As a Project Coordinator at Horizon, you will…

• Become familiar with the SBIRT public health model and the multiple screening tools being used as part of this program: CRAFFT 2.1+N, PHQ-A, PHQ-9.
• Act as a liaison between the schools (or other program settings) and HHS to implement SBIRT services with adolescent students including referral processing and scheduling.
• Schedule and coordinate school-based trainings and other community-based meetings that take place over the course of the grant period.
• Work with schools (or other program organizations) to communicate information about the program in emails, newsletters, and other available communications.
• Ensure consent is obtained for referrals to school-based clinics.
• Ensure all screening, intervention, consent, outcomes measures and other program-related documentation is entered into databases/dashboards/systems/SPARS in a timely manner and is stored properly.
• Assist Project Director (PD) in the development, writing and submission of grant required reports and other programmatic reports as requested.
• Make calls; perform outreach to families/providers/support services at the direction of Project Director (PD).
• Obtain and utilize screening tools in other languages and schedule interpretation services, when needed.
• Schedule referral appointments within reasonable lengths of time.
• Ensure that Family Peer and Case Management services are offered to all SAFER participant parents/ guardians at the time of referral, and schedule accordingly.
• Ensure all patient records are complete and no information or data are missing.
• Perform outreach to at-risk youth and other student groups within the catchment area to educate/engage youth in SBIRT including brief presentations and public speaking engagements.
• With PD, and Case Manager, assist with the advancement of operational and clinical objectives including implementation of Tickit Health wellness screenings within partnership schools.
• With PD and Case Manager, attend community-based meetings of relevance to the program.
• Assist to put partner agreements into place.
• Participate in developing a sustainability plan with step-by-step actions to integrate SBIRT into daily care and treatment protocols following grant period.
• Help troubleshoot problems as they arise over the course of the program.
• Maintain confidentiality of information being processed/stored/accessed for the program.
• Provide team leadership and coverage for PD when needed (facilitation of team meeting, triaging referrals, and specialized communications with referral sources).

Why choose Horizon to build your career?

At Horizon, we don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 18 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day. Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion!

What we offer that you’ll love…

• Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging department, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
• Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
• Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
• Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.
• Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!
• Paid time off and paid holidays!

• Horizon employees and their families (includes spouses and children up to age 30) are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition through a partnership with Capella University.

What makes you a great candidate?

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Health Services Administration or a related field required
• Exposure to managing large-scale programs, ensuring deliverables are met, and adhering to strict deadlines while working with a team.

Location

This position will be located at 699 Hertel Ave, Buffalo NY.

Hours

This is a full-time position from Monday - Friday. One evening per week may be required. Approximate Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm & Fridays 8:00am - 1:00pm.

Compensation

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $23.56 to $25.24. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

*Please note: This is a grant-funded position.

Physical demands associated with this position include:

• Sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sitting
• Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements
• Handling light duties, occasionally lifting objects up to 20 pounds

Horizon DEIB Statement:

Horizon is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive environment where dignity, safety, and opportunity are core values. We uphold principles that support autonomy and authenticity, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration that prioritizes well-being, drives innovation, and expands opportunities for our employees, patients, and communities.

Disclaimers:

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing in person services throughout our community.

This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.