Perinatal Linkage Coordinator at CompDrug

PerinatalLinkageCoordinatorPosition Summary: CompDrughas an opportunity for a PerinatalLinkage Coordinatorwhose focus will beconnectingpregnant individuals actively engaged in substance usewith substance use disorder treatment and other community resources to support theirphysical and emotionalcare needs.Work Arrangements:Non-essentialStaffFull time40 hoursper week80%Onsite andin community /20% RemoteReports to:Director of Programs and GrantsEssential FunctionsProvide linkage to behavioral health treatment and other resourcesforidentifiedindividuals in the communityInitiate contact with referrals from community partners and organizations.Uphold regular contact with clients tomaintainrapport.Workwithcommunitypartnersand organizations to coordinate community outreach efforts.Represent CompDrug at community events such as community baby showers and family resource fairs.Host andparticipateincommunity partner meetingsin personor virtually.Participate in local and state committee and partner meetings as assigned.Collaborate with internal team to refer clients to CompDrug services.Ensure grant deliverables are met.Ensure that grant requirements and responsibilities are met andmaintained.Other duties as assigned.Regular andtimelyattendance.Participate inCompDrugscompliance processes including annual background checks and credentialing.Work ExperienceRequired Experience:Not specifiedPassion for working withpregnantindividualsisrequired.Experienceengagingdirectlywithindividualsexperiencingsubstanceusemental health unstable housing and poverty.Comfortable working in outreach settings that include but are not limited to encampments shelters and residential in case management care coordination and/or homevisiting preferred.Grant coordinationexperiencepreferred.Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products.Excellent collaborativecommunicationand interpersonal skillsPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentPosition works in the office in the fieldrepresentsCompDrugat events in the community - this includes walking sitting standing. This position receives deliveries andpackages ofsupplies in boxes and bags weighing up to 30pounds. This position also gathers supplies loads into a cart loads cart into vehicleunloadsand pushes or pulls cart to booths at events - sets display tables which includes crouching down stretching and using fingersarmsand hands to manipulate objects. Uses a laptop computer and cell phone. Talkslistensand reads.About CompDrug: For more than 40 years CompDrug has offered comprehensive services in prevention intervention and treatment to those seeking help for substance use disorder and mental health issues. We offer medication-assisted treatment using FDA-approved medications. CompDrugs employees provide outpatient counseling for adults and numerous prevention programs for youths and adults. Programs include: individual and group counseling intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) and partial hospitalization program and a wealth of group sessions. Prevention Services include: Youth to Youth International Overdose Prevention Pregnant Moms Senior Sense. Those services combined reach thousands of people every day and are instrumental in saving lives preventing problems and proving that treatment works. CompDrug has met the standard for high quality treatment and prevention services winning several awards and gaining National Accreditation for its Opioid Treatment Program through CARF (Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities) beginning in 2002. Today CompDrugs programs have achieved the highest level of accreditation awarded by CARF.CompDrug provides its employees with a collaborative flexible and supportive environment where ideas and contributions are recognized and valued. Employees are encouraged to develop and grow their skills through training on the job learning experiences and problem solving.CompDrug provides a comprehensive benefit package including medical dental and vision coverage student loan repayment life insurance parental leave disability 403b and paid time off.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Corporate Risk Management,Electronics,Infection Control,Bakery,ELV,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1