Wraparound Program Assistant

Company: Eckerd Connects
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and -making a -difference -in the lives of others. - -Make more than a Living, Make a DifferenceOur Benefits: -

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance -Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform clerical work and maintain files and electronic data for specific program area (e.g., Education or Social Services). -
• Prepare and distribute a wide variety of paperwork for the assigned area, and provide general assistance to program staff. Work with minimal instruction or supervision. Incumbent will serve as back-up for program Administrative Coordinator.
• Provide clerical support to assigned program staff; maintain calendar for work group; prepare and/or distribute schedules and paperwork necessary for program staff to provide appropriate services.
• Establish and maintain official client-related documents and records in appropriate files; Sort and file appropriate documents, and perform routine audits of files for completeness and accuracy of information; close out files at appropriate timeline based on youth exit from program.
• As assigned by the supervisor, complete regularly recurring reports, standard form letters and memos, and maintain records. Maintain follow-up system on reports requiring action on a periodic basis.
• Update youth information as required in appropriate databases (to include, but not limited to TIER, JJIS, RSMS, or similar information systems).
• Monitor and maintain program referrals and admissions, entering data into information systems as needed. Inform appropriate staff of missing paperwork.Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Six months general office experience required. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, and the use of office machines and equipment required.
  • Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software (Microsoft Office and Outlook strongly preferred); ability to type proficiently; ability to set up and maintain filing systems; ability to learn quickly, and work independently; effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with diverse group of clients, and staff; maintain working knowledge of policies and practices; ability to take sufficient notes; customer service orientation; ability to multi-task effectively; strong organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines.*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.About our Program:Eckerd Connects' Wraparound Agencies are part of the Coordinated System of Care (CSoC) under the state's behavioral health managed care program that serves children and adults in Louisiana with behavioral health, mental health, and addictive disorders. -Coordinated Systems of Care are national evidence-based models for coordinating services in a family-driven manner to ensure more positive outcomes for children, youth, and families. -The model incorporates a broad array of flexible effective services and supports that is organized into a coordinated network and that integrates care planning and management across multiple levels and systems. -Through this coordinated network, meaningful partnerships are built with families and youth at service delivery, management, and policy levels. - Family-driven and youth-guided services are provided in the home as well as in community settings that are data-driven and outcome oriented. -Treatment plans are individualized and strength-based, culturally, and linguistically competent, and integrated across all child-serving systems. -Our Location:Eckerd Connects - Wraparound Agency (Lafayette)1414 Eraste Landry Road - Lafayette, LA 70506Wraparound Agency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\u003duM-fMLidF8wCopy & paste the link into your browser for more information: - -https://eckerd.org/family-children-services/community-programs/wraparound-agencies/Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. - -Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.*CB

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