PATH Coordinator
VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Summary
An opening is available for a dedicated, full-time PATH Coordinator in Putnam County. This field-based role focuses on street and community outreach to identify, engage, and provide comprehensive case management for individuals experiencing homelessness. The coordinator will utilize a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to help clients secure stable housing and achieve recovery goals while meeting all grant requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
An opening is available for a dedicated, full-time PATH Coordinator in Putnam County. This field-based role focuses on street and community outreach to identify, engage, and provide comprehensive case management for individuals experiencing homelessness. The coordinator will utilize a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to help clients secure stable housing and achieve recovery goals while meeting all grant requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Outreach & Engagement: Conduct regular street and community outreach to identify and enroll eligible participants in homeless encampments, shelters, and community locations.
- Case Management: Maintain an active caseload, conduct screening of referrals, and develop individualized service plans focused on housing stability and recovery.
- Resource Connection: Assist clients in accessing emergency shelters, temporary housing, and permanent housing resources.
- Community Collaboration: Partner with the CoC, Coordinated Assessment, and other community agencies. Participate in case conferences and mediate with natural support systems.
- Reporting & Compliance: Adhere to PATH scope of services, client confidentiality guidelines, and VBH policies. Complete daily supervisor updates and maintain timely documentation to meet grant objectives.
Work Environment
- Field-based role requiring travel and exposure to various weather conditions while conducting outreach in shelters and encampments.
- Staff are expected to wear appropriate outreach attire, including comfortable clothing, agency identification, and closed-toe shoes.
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience: Experience working in a community setting with adults who have severe and persistent mental disabilities.
- Knowledge & Skills: Must have an understanding of psychotropic medications and their side effects. Experience working directly with the homeless population is helpful.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience working in a community setting with adults who have severe and persistent mental disabilities.
- Must have an understanding of psychotropic medications and their side effects.
- Experience working directly with the homeless population is helpful.
Company overview
Volunteer Behavioral Health is a comprehensive mental health care provider organization that delivers essential behavioral health services to communities. As a healthcare provider specializing in mental health services, the organization offers a range of therapeutic interventions, counseling services, and support programs designed to address various mental health conditions and behavioral disorders. Their services typically include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, psychiatric evaluations, and community-based mental health support. Operating within the mental health care sector, Volunteer Behavioral Health plays a crucial role in providing accessible mental health services to individuals and families, often serving as a vital community resource for those seeking behavioral health support. The organization focuses on delivering evidence-based treatments and personalized care plans to help clients achieve improved mental wellness and quality of life. Their commitment to community mental health services reflects the growing recognition of behavioral health as an essential component of overall healthcare delivery.