IHS Care Specialist
IHS Care Specialist
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07-04-2025
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Job Details
Family Life Center Ames IA
Full Time
$17.28 $25.92 Hourly
Up to 50
Day
Behavioral Health/Therapy
We are YSS!
YSS is looking for an organized observant and outgoingIHS Care Specialistto join our Family Life Center team!
The person in this position serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team for Integrated Health Services (IHS) and plays an active role in designing care plans for children and their families. As the first point of contact for clients Care Specialists are primarily responsible for completing assessments making and tracking referrals and providing followup and coordinating with internal team members and other professionals. Additional responsibilities include:
- Use data (assessments evaluations observations) to identify health/wellness needs and support systems.
- Facilitate care planning and goal setting developingcrisis plans when needed.
- Educate clients/families/advocates on wellness medication and behavioral health.
- Schedule and coordinate appointments (initial crisis intake) with/for clients and provide transportation to appointments as necessary.
- Complete required reports and documentation.
- Coordinate outpatient funding including EMRinternal funding coordination credentialing and compliance with thirdparty payers.
- Demonstrate flexibility in duties and schedule to meet client needs and benchmarks.
- Attend meetings and training sessions to evaluate service outcomes improve service qualityand enhance team performance.
- Assist with special projects as assigned.
This description is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
We value your lived experience.
Do you have personal experience with substance use or addiction with at least two years of current continuous recovery Are you passionate about sharing your story to support others on their journey to stability and healing
If you can you serve as a positive role model for sustained sobriety providing mentorship guidance and hope to residents we strongly encourage you to apply for this position.
What you can expect in return...
We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future addition to a welcoming workplace collaborative and supportive colleagues and missiondriven work that creates hope and opportunity by putting kids first YSS offers the followingbenefits for this position:
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Accrued PTO plus paid time off for holidays your birthday and volunteering
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition program
- Personal wellness programs
- Pet insurance discounts
- PSLF Program qualification
- Retirement offerings
- Training opportunities
What we ask...
We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit. Additionally we ask for the following:
MUST HAVES Required Qualifications
- A bachelors degree in social work or a related human services field.
- Two 2 years of experience working directly with mental health and child welfare. Additional years of work experience may be substituted for education.
- Travel including transporting clients is required for this position. For YSS insurance purposes you must:
- be 21 years of age
- have a valid stateissued drivers license
- have a clean driving record and
- have adequate insurance coverage per YSS policy.
SHOULD HAVES Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient in basic computer skills using Microsoft Officeproducts (Excel Outlook Teams Word) and navigating multiple systems including Electronic Medical Records.
- Strong communicationskills including observing listening speaking and writing; able to effectively communicate with clientsthe publicand other staff members.
- Experience in a clinical setting providing direct support to patients andtheir familiesfrom diagnosis through treatment.
- Passion for helping others and ensuring customer satisfaction in every interaction.
- Ability to:
- work independently take initiative manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- think critically solve problems and make sound decisions
- establish and maintain positive appropriateand collaborative working relationships and
- manage resources effectively.
The IDEAL Candidate:
- Committed to displaying good judgement maintaining client confidentiality adhering to ethical standards and establishing appropriate boundaries with clients.
- Demonstrates empathy and compassion showing a strong commitment to the wellbeing and success of others.
- Experience with Medicaid compliance and billing.
- Speaks a language(s) in addition to English.
About YSS...
One of Iowas oldest and largest youthserving nonprofit organizations YSSs mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. We offer education counseling and stability to help youth succeed. With a diverse leadership team and a newly opened 50acre recovery campus YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS visithttps://www.yss/.
Helpful to Know
YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.
YSS is a nicotinefree workplace.
The YSS Hiring Process
Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly. If you dont see messages in your inbox please check your spam/junk folder. If you have questions about your application please email .
- Application Complete an online application at https://www.yss/ysscareers/.
- Assessment Applications are reviewed for qualifications.
- Interview Initial phone interviews or direct inperson/virtual interviews..
- References Submit name title email and phone number for three or more references.
- Preemployment Screening YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable professional licensure is also verified.
- Offer Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.
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