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Support Coordinator (Jefferson County) #2394
Job Code:2018-615-003
Department:Jefferson County Outpatient
FT/PT Status:
Job Location:Monticello, Florida
  

Description:

Apalachee Center, Inc. is best known for helping individuals and families of North Florida succeed in recovering from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises. Apalachee Center, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral health services across 8 counties (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties).

Apalachee Center, Inc. offers competitive benefits for our full-time positions to include health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long term disability, paid time off, and more.


Overview:


Support Coordinators provide support and resource identification functions to customers recovering from psychiatric illnesses under clinical supervision and assists with treatment; may provide substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families; provides crisis intervention as appropriate and serves as integral member of the crisis counseling, stabilization and therapy team.


Trained in SSI/SSDI/ Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) and assist eligible clients gaining SSI/SSDI.

Attends and participates in staff/unit meetings as required.

Travels between Taylor and Jefferson Counties. 


Rate of Pay:  $19.00-$21.00/hr.  

0-2Y = $19.00 per hour
3-5Y = $20.00 per hour
6+Y= $21.00 per hour


Shift:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field.
  • Or other Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and one (1) year full time experience working with adults experiencing serious mental illness. 
  • Ability to manage a large caseload in the provision of focused, short term services.


To be considered for employment, you will be required to undergo a criminal background check, employment references check, and drug screening. In addition you must have a current and valid driver's license with no more than 6 points. A 3 year driving record will also be required upon hire.