Care Coordinator - City of Tucson Arizona : Job Details

POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY OF DUTIES:Assists residents in identifying and accessing the appropriate social service agency within the community to help reduce barriers to their ability to seek out necessary support and prevent future crises. Acts as a social worker or case manager to facilitate getting and remaining connected to reliable City and community resources.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*Position Specific SummaryThe Care Coordinator position at the City of Tucson's Community Safety, Health & Wellness (CSHW) program within the City Manager's office provides follow-up for non-emergency 911 calls and referrals from City of Tucson departments to assist residents in accessing the appropriate social service agencies within the community, reducing barriers to obtaining necessary support, and preventing future crises. The Care Coordinator acts as a social worker/case manager to facilitate individuals or households in getting and staying connected to reliable community-based resources.Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Safety, Health & Wellness Resource Manager. This position does not supervise.Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides case management through identifying and coordinating appropriate community resources to meet client's needs, including social services and community-based support. Applies case management and crisis intervention best practices as alternative solutions to the 911 system to address and prevent current or future crises. Manages caseloads of clients with various and dynamic needs such as aging, homelessness, behavioral health, and substance misuse, among others. Follows-up with clients until needs are successfully met and the individual or household is stable.

• Responds and processes referrals from various City of Tucson Departments and the public including City residents, businesses, churches and social service agencies. Processes client intakes by meeting with clients on the phone or in their home to gather basic information including but not limited to perceived needs, income, existing case worker information and current social, mental, physical or economic supportive services. Collects case data and maintains accurate records, ensuring operational efficiency by entering data on a timely, complete, and accurate basis.

• Maintains up-to-date records of all referrals, intakes and case management activities in the program's digital database and other platforms as needed, including information about clients and interactions with them, ensuring that data entry is completed by the end of each work week.

• Collaborates with CSHW Program management, City of Tucson community partners, and other social service providers in coordination of and service to the Community Safety, Health & Wellness program operations. Participates in neighborhood meetings, public meetings, public forums and team meetings as needed.

• Attends trainings and participates in continuous quality improvement of the program relating to program operating procedures, behavioral health, social services including housing, job development skills, and other City of Tucson staff requirements.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working ConditionsThe position involves indoor and outdoor work with some exposure to physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.QUALIFICATIONS:MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's degreeWork Experience:Two (2) years of directly related experienceAny combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's degreeor a related field.Work Experience:Two (2) years of volunteer or professional experience in community and social servicesSkills:Certifications:Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver License - Arizona Motor Vehicle DepartmentLanguages:PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Fluency in Spanish, Arabic or French Peer Support Specialist or Behavioral Health Technician Certification Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:Position Title:Care CoordinatorDepartment Name: City ManagerDepartment Link: Recruiter Name:Dmitriy Adamia (101058)Recruiter Email:[email protected]FTE%:FLSA:Non-ExemptPosition Type:AppointedCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS Full Hourly Range: $21.96 - 37.88 USDThe Full Hourly Range reflects the City of Tucson's pay range at the time of posting. The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.You can learn more about our benefits at POSTING INFORMATION Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by 01-20-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MSTAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSPlease see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.Special Instructions:It is mandatory to include a cover letter, and both the cover letter and resume should be submitted as a single PDF file. The current work schedule for the Care Coordinator position is from 8 am to 6:30 pm, Wednesday through Saturday. Although there may be changes to the specific days in the future, the schedule will remain a 4/10 schedule.Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRDThe City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 520-###-####. City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Questions? If you need assistance applying for any position, please contact [email protected]