WOGI Gatekeeper/Compeer Program Coordinator

This position is a collaboration of Orange County agencies and part of the Partnership Innovation for Older Adults Initiative to engage adults age 55 and older with unmet behavioral health, substance-use and aging related needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• NYS licensure and current registration as a Registered Nurse and a bachelor's degree
• A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
• 2 years of experience in either providing direct services to adults diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or substance use, or linking persons who have been diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, substance use to a broad range of services essential to successfully living in a community setting
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills a plus
• Experience providing trainings a plus
• Must be organized, self-motivated and have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to exercise sound judgment under crisis situations and to abide by regulations regarding confidentiality
• Valid Driver's License and ability to drive with current driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage
• Must be clear and maintain an acceptable record under the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse clearance process

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Sick leave according to MHA policy
• Competitive compensation rates
• 1 hour paid lunch for F/T employees
• 4 Wellness Days annually for F/T employees
• 14 Paid Holidays which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Plan with discretionary matching
• Employee benefits include: Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account-Health Saving Account / Dependent Care / Life Insurance / Supplemental Insurance for Medical Expenses
• Numerous opportunities extended for staff development and career growth
• Diverse employment opportunities