Intake Specialist CF002

Title:Intake Specialist - Child & Family Department

Location: Child & Family - 620 NE 2nd St. Gresham OR 97030

Schedule:Mon-Fri 9-5p

Wage Range:$21.00-$25.00 non-exempt hourly

If you are a motivated and dedicated Intake & Authorization Coordinatorlooking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest youll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether youre passionate about healthcare behavioral health education or social services theres a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education physical mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities helping individuals lead healthier more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programsincluding medical and dental care addiction treatment housing assistance and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement all while making a tangible positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Child and Family Mental Health Intake & Authorization Specialist will provide telephone triage eligibility screening scheduling referrals and follow up for clients requesting mental health services at NARA NW. Position assures priority access for American Indian/Alaska Native clients while meeting contractual mandates and provides short term stabilization and/or referral to NARA programs and resources.

What you will do:

Provides administrative assistance and other program support including handling client referrals assisting clients with paperwork tracking and monitoring client charts and paperwork ETO data entry and other support as assigned.

Must be able to maintain effective organizational structure as well as develop systems processes and procedures to provide high quality services to children and families.

Assist with documentation and reporting as required by county state federal grants and funding.

Assist with maintaining compliance with federal regulations and ensure productive communication with all partners.

Prepare reports for grant and contract compliance.

Collaborate around ongoing development with the NARA system of care.

Act as a liaison between Child and Family Services and other NARA programs and the community.

Perform other duties as assigned.

We would like to hear from people that have:

Must be a certified Qualified Mental Health Associate QMHA with MHACBO Board Peer Wellness Specialist PWS or Peer Support Specialist PSS with the state.

2 years mental health experience working with both child and adults and have knowledge of addiction.

Must have exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills and superior organizational multi-tasking & prioritization skills.

Requires flexibility confidentiality a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and the proven ability to work professionally and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

Requires working knowledge of MS Word and Excel and ability to learn other data systems as needed.

Prior scheduling intake crisis and triage experience a plus.

Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients the community and other staff members.

Work collaboratively with clients other NARA staff team members and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.

Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. All employees must agree to model sobriety both on and off the job including no alcohol drinking no illicit drug use no marijuana use and no prescription drug abuse behavior. If in recovery must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that will be able to model sobriety.

Whats in it for you

14 Paid Holidays:New Years Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Battle of Little Big Horn Independence Day Labor Day Native American Day Indigenous Peoples Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving day after Thanksgiving and December 25^th!

Benefits:Employees working 20 hours or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply go toCareers NARA NW ()
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional) thats all!
3. Feel free to contactif you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians Alaska Natives and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use marijuana use and prescription drug abuse both on and off the addition all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming discussing or promoting the use of alcohol on the job on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NWs sobriety policy all employees volunteers interns and contractors as applicable are required to sign a Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form and NARA NW Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 US Code Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements the agency reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.