To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Must be able to work independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
· Must have critical thinking skills and maintain confidentiality.
· Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
· Knowledge of medical terminology and/or behavioral health topics.
· Strong decision-making and prioritization skills.
· Ability to work respectfully and professionally with the community, clients, families, and staff.
· Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with a diverse population.
· Sympathetic, mature, responsible, and reliable.
· Strong client engagement, interpersonal, and communication skills, and ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with the beneficiary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
· Ability to utilize and document relevant client information in the WA State Get Care database…
· Knowledge of community resources.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced community health care setting.
· Ability to think analytically and problem solve in a multidisciplinary team and independently.
· Ability to deal effectively with difficult people and situations.
· Ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities.
· Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
· Ability to identify client learning needs and to assess client’s knowledge, skill level, and readiness for learning.
· Ability to maintain the privacy and security of sensitive and confidential information in all formats, including verbal, written, and electronic, and adhere to policies and procedures related to local, state, and federal privacy requirements.
· Excellent communication and customer service skills.
· Critical thinking skills.
· Ability to understand and implement process improvement activities.
· Bilingual in Spanish required. Other language skills may be considered depending on site needs due to the population that is being served.
· Must be able to work independently, have good problem-solving skills, and be open to change processes.
Education, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
· BA in social services or related field and two years of paid or volunteer experience providing
direct human services or two years of relevant college-level courses and four years paid or
volunteer experience providing direct human services.
· Social Services experience preferred.
· This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
· Valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of liability insurance.
Medical Screening Requirements