WVFF Prevention Care Coordinator

Overview

Brief Description Summary:
Working closely with Region 3 Prevention Program Director, provide education by disseminating information about target issues to communities; provide evidence-based prevention programming, develop and support community and state initiatives related to the target topics and populations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Complete all training requirements as identified in the funding grant.
• Create awareness by disseminating information to communities about target issues.
• Provide evidence-based prevention education programming.
• Implement prevention strategies that focus on altering and improving the environment.
• Provide positive alternative activities for youth.
• Identify problem behavior and appropriately make referrals to others.
• Provide technical assistance to community partners relevant to addressing the target issue.
• Work directly with community partners to provide appropriate programming in their community.
• Complete grant reporting to the standards set by grantors and Westbrook Health Services.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply guidance about grant requirements as identified by grantor organizations with support from the Prevention Program Director.
• Comply with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all consumer information and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.

• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately with a variety of individuals
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Work with staff, consumers, and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful, and effective manner.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and Automobile Insurance

Bachelor’s degree as required by disability specific requirements, prior computer/PC experience using computerized Medical Records and scheduling systems is preferred but not required. Incumbents must also possess basic math skills. Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background check as well as post offer drug screen.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mobility and ability to sit for long periods of time using a standard computer keyboard, bend, reach and lifts to 10 pounds are required in this position.

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.