Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
Leads, directs and coordinates State of Illinois Program 590-Crisis Care System grant. Completes operational management and implementation of grant requirements, oversees program staff, and oversees and administers the grant budget funds.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree in In a related field.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Must have a valid Illinois Driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record. An unacceptable driving record is defined as: More than 3 moving violations and/or accidents in the most recent 3 years, more than 2 moving violations and/or accidents in the most recent year, and drivers with a "major conviction" within the last 5 years (DWI OR DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, careless or reckless driving violations, making a false accident report, reckless homicide, manslaughter or assault arising out of the use of a vehicle, driving while license is suspended/revoked, and attempting to elude an police officer) upon hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
5 years working in a behavioral health related field.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have control over personal use of all mood-altering chemicals and behaviors.
• If recovering from an addiction, must currently have a minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery and must actively treat this addiction by appropriate recovery practices including.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Advanced reading, Writing and Oral skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker. Interaction with a wide variety of people. Maintain confidential information. Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information. Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor. Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within Windows OS and learning new applications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• MONITORS AND COORDINATES PROGRAM* Primary liaison with the funder* Maintains staffing patterns and day to day operations of State of Illinois Program 590-Crisis Care System.* Ensures compliance with all policies and contractual agreements. * Ensures compliance with grant training requirements.* Hires for grant positions. * Manages cost, schedule, performance and customer satisfaction * Provides supervision for data manager.* Oversees ERS activities completed by administrative staff.* Develops a "no wrong door" system of care with community partners.* Develops a centralized data system and standardized intake forms across organizations.
• MAINTAINS EFFECTIVE COMMUNCIATION AND TEAMWORK STYLE WITH COWORKERS, OTHER DEPARTMENTS, OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND THE COMMUNITY.* Develops, maintains, and facilitates a Planning and Implementation Team.* Actively participate in communication, attendance in required meetings, and learning collaborative sessions related to State of Illinois Program 590-Crisis Care grant.* Actively maintain professional relationship with open communication with providers, clinics, units, and community partners. * Actively maintains open communication & demonstrates a cooperative, teamwork style with patients, families, other staff members, other healthcare workers, medical staff and community.* Demonstrates organizational abilities through correct prioritization of duties, efficient and appropriate usage of time, and effective utilization of support personnel.
• Required Documentation for Program 590-Crisis Care System grant* Ability to understand data and provide analysis of the data. * Oversee, guide, and support data manager's collection and reporting of data. * Utilizes data to inform executive leadership of process evaluation and improvement in the program. * Maintains computer proficiency* Responsible for submitting all required reports for Program 590-Crisis Care System grant.* Assist with audits * Oversees and ensures that data is entered timely and correctly in the identified data base.

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