Intake Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the close supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Intake Coordinator will:

• Learn fundamentals of substance abuse counseling, documentation and filing of client records.
• Learn to do assessments, intakes, and referrals.
• Participate in educational and process groups.
• Assist residential clients with program work, learn group and individual counseling techniques.
• Practice effective communication skills.
• Learn the dynamics of addiction.
• Provide staff coverage during assigned work hours.
• Monitor facility security.
• Supervise client activity groups and assist with recreational activities of clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the close supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, will learn proper documentation, record keeping, (referrals, assessments, intakes) and filing.
• Under close supervision of the Clinical Supervisor completes all consent and intake forms for all clients upon admittance to AARS.
• Under the close supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, perform professional activities related to client treatment (Depends on activity).
• Under the close supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, responsible for client treatment for assigned clients.
• Participate in case conference, client evaluations and client discharge planning as indicated.
• Cooperate with staff in continuing care planning and with follow-up.
• Assist in front desk duties, transportation of clients, work, and recreation group leadership, etc., as assigned.
• Assist non-readers and non-writers in understanding all written materials and in providing required responses.
• Responsible for keeping client file room up to date, in correct number order and destroying client files that are over seven years old.
• Report all file numbers destroyed to the Executive Director.
• Actively participate in training programs (seminars, workshops, etc. at the request of the Clinical Supervisor) leading toward certification.
• Learn and maintain client confidentiality within federal and state guidelines.Review AARS Operations Manual.
• Compile data for reports and various other regulatory and accrediting agencies as directed.
• Complete and submit AKAMS forms daily.
• Maintain contact by phone and / or e-mail with recovering person after they leave AARS to ensure their ongoing success and to provide re-engagement support in partnership with others in the agency if needed.
• Provide long-term engagement, support, and encouragement.
• Provide patients an example of what they can strive for in their recovery.
• Provide direct peer counseling based on your own lived experiences.
• Help participants understand and employ recovery strategies.
• Maintain project logs, reports and records in appropriate files and database(s).
• Participate in staff training and conduct training sessions as requested.
• Prepare and submit timely reports and records to Executive Director.
• Prepare and submit incidents reports as needed both positive and negative to Executive Director and other staff.
• Required to read all policies and procedures manuals of AARS; able to pass exam manuals.
• Maintain Client Confidentiality according to Federal and State guidelines.
• Participate in staff meetings or review minutes within 48 hours of missed meeting.
• Participate in staff training and provided leadership for training as requested.
• Participate in probationary and annual staff evaluations.
• Review and become familiar with the Personnel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Have knowledge and understanding of Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
• Knowledge of client record keeping.
• Minimum of one year experience in alcoholism and drug abuse program. (Paid or unpaid volunteer time will suffice, preferably with public inebriates).
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate or higher education.
• Willing to participate in training which may lead to Counselor I certification.
• Ability to follow instructions, legible handwriting / printing, and computer literate.
• Enjoys working with forms, compiling data and handling filing system.
• Flexible, organized, and willing to assist in other program areas when needed.
• If a recovering individual is chemically free for a minimum of 2 years.
• Must have: Appropriate computer skills; Current TB test (obtainable within the first 30 days of employment); Current First Aid / CPR Cards (obtainable within the first 90 days of employment); Initial COVID vaccinations, provide vaccination card as proof; and a valid Alaska Driver’s License, with a good driving record and insurable.
• Must be able to pass the mandated criminal background check with an allowance for a variance.
• Is a positive role model.
• Has the ability to enforce client rules.
• Preferred: Familiar with Alaska Native culture; resident of Mat-Su Valley; experience working with handicapped; some experience with social service agencies; good team worker who can relate well with fellow workers; able to relate to alcoholics, drug abusers, and public inebriates, and familiar with AA / NA treatment philosophies.
• Must be a person who is free from allergies, which would interfere with daily AARS life.
• May be a resident of the Mat-Su Borough and a person with knowledge of Alaska Native Cultures, both of which are preferred.

Reports to: Clinical Manager
Location: AARS, Pt. MacKenzie Road [map]
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Pay: $30 per hour (position also includes a monthly gas allowance, health insurance reimbursement, and COVID vaccination bonus)