Transportation CoordinatorDirect Service Associate III 49053
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Job Location:
Marion, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Transportation Coordinator/Direct Service Associate III 49053
State Role Title:Direct Service Associate III
Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $39789/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Under the direction and supervision of the Benefits Coordinator the Transportation Coordinator will assist with discharge transportation for Civil TDO patients. They will be assisting with discharge needs related to all Civil patients and assuring these transportation/discharge needs are addressed in a timely manner. This position will help ensure that the quality of patient care provided to individuals with serious mental illness and their families continues. The Transportation Coordinator will provide confidential efficient and successful transition to discharge placements to supporting service provider appointments and programming.
Minimum Qualifications
* Valid Drivers License is required.
* High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional Considerations
* Will need to be available for discharge transportation outside of normal work schedule as needs arise.
* Experience in an inpatient psychiatric healthcare facility acute care long-term care or correctional setting is preferred.
* Prefer experience in case management discharge planning and collaboratively working with various community social service and behavioral health agencies.
* Experience and knowledge of benefits/application processes preferred.
* Associates degree or higher in human services social work or related field preferred
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1 the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers persons who have been convicted of specific (barrier) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (barrier) charges (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).
Contact Information
Name: Rebecca Richardson
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Customer Service
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Case Management
- Computer Literacy
- Dispatching
- Home Care
- Administrative Experience
- Social Work
- Word Processing
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