Program Assistant II - Assisted Outpatient Treatment 021

LifeStream

  • Lecanto, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Job Description:LifeStream is a behavioral health and social services organization that provides high-quality treatment, education, care management, rehabilitation, child welfare, primary care and homeless services to children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Central Florida, LifeStream primarily serves the residents of Lake, Citrus and Sumter Counties, with additional programs located in Orange, Marion, Hernando and Hillsborough Counties.PROGRAM ASSISTANT II - Assisted Outpatient Treatment - AOT helps people achieve and maintain physical and mental health while decreasing mental health crises, hospitalizations, incarceration, and homelessness through voluntary or involuntary Baker Act or court-ordered treatment.JOB SUMMARY: The Program Assistant II works as part of the treatment team serving individuals with a history of behavioral health and/or co-occurring disorders, misdemeanor arrests and/or non-violent felony arrests. The Program Assistant II will answer the phones, assist with day-today program operations of the team, entering and tracking data, and manage medical records and billing functions. He or she is responsible for the traditional duties associated with a program receptionist, in addition to assuming responsibilities for clerical and administrative support functions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The first person with whom the general public and external professionals have contact with, must always be customer focused and friendly with the interest of all whom the program serves
  • Answer incoming phone calls in a customer-friendly manner and directs calls to appropriate person/department , record messages and convey to receiving parties as necessary
  • Assist with day-day-program operations of the team from clerical to administrative duties
  • Prep intake packages, Initiates intake processing, gather documentation, verification of homelessness, assign beds
  • Enter data into appropriate software programs and provide tracking and outcome measure purposes, chart record keeping,
  • Facilitates program security by screening visitors to ensure appropriateness for access to the facility
  • Sorts and distributes daily mail and package delivery as well as prepare outgoing mail and packages
  • Performs typing and other clerical tasks to include making photocopies and faxing/ emailing materials as assigned
  • Establishes and maintains consumer files or program files as assigned; Monitor Medicaid eligibility and associated billing functions related to consumers
  • Performs errands as assigned
  • Order and maintain unit supplies, equipment, and furniture; arrange for repair of furniture and equipment
  • Maintain mileage log on program vehicles and assist with arranging maintenance of program vehicles
  • Tracks program referrals, participants/admissions & discharges, coordinates with community partners and treatment team, request expenditures and provides monthly reports to Program Supervisor/Manager
  • Executes other tasks as assigned by Supervisor/Manager in a complete, accurate and timely manner
  • Assumes responsibility as the Building Safety Officer, coordinating the building services and ensuring CARF safety drills are maintained and reported
  • Participates in quality improvement activities as requested
  • The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance
  • The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers
  • Willingness to abide by the company's published rules and regulations
  • Ability to drive and transport others when/or if needed
  • Prepare and update monthly spreadsheet with consumer information
  • Maintain court ordered visitation documents
  • Participates in staffing meetings, takes and final saves minutes, prepares final deck
  • Ensures CFC monthly surveys are completed and submitted
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Experience:
  • Minimum of two (2) years of previous employment in an office environment required
  • Demonstrated proficiency in related duties and responsibilities required
  • Driving Requirements:
o Must be Over the age of 21 required
o Minimum of 5-years driving experience required
o Possess a Valid FL Driver's license (within 30 days of hire if currently do not possess)
o Possess a continuously valid US Driver's license for the past three years, from date of issue required
o Safe Driving record requiredQuick Apply or through LifeStream's Website:LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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