Child & Youth Clinic Coordinator

Open Until Filled

Job Code: 11-9151 Salary: $42,536.00 - $93,350.40 Status: Exempt, full-time, term (6/30/2024) Location: SRMT Health Services

Department: Mental Health Reports To: Mental Health Director

The purpose of the Akwesasne Youth Suicide Prevention Grant is to provide direct behavioral health supports to Akwesasro:non ages 24 and younger. The primary role will be to ensure that the vision and goals of the Akwesasne Youth Suicide Prevention project are maintained throughout the project life cycle through oversight, and participation in planning.

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Mental Health Director, the Child and Youth Clinic Coordinator will oversee project and grant activities for the Akwesasne Youth Suicide Prevention project, provide administrative supervision of staff providing care management services to children and youth, and work with MH Director to assist in operations. with clinic based and satellite MH Outpatient clinics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES the Child and Youth Clinic Coordinator will work within guidelines of the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration and Indian Health Services as well as Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Mental Health Services and New York State Office of Mental Health standards of care, policies and procedures and, internal control standards and objectives by performing the following duties:

· Exhibit a friendly, respectful and courteous manner when dealing with clients, fellow employees and associates.

· Maintain confidentiality according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

· Work as Clinic Coordinator of the Child and Youth Mental Health Services which includes the Akwesasne Youth Suicide Prevention Project, to carry out the goals and objectives of expanding behavioral health services for Akwesasne youth ages 24 and younger.

· Develop relationships with key partners and provide screening, education, and attend meetings with project partners and supervise project staff in providing screening, and care coordination for youth. Clinic Coordinator will supervise project and school based staff and ensure reporting of data to funding sources.

· Provide administrative supervision as needed.

· Maintain and review client records and other required reports.

· Establish collaborative working relationships and coordinate service delivery with other youth serving agencies, including schools.

· Coordinate and implement educational activities to provide to the community. Attending community events as a representative of Mental Health and Akwesasne Youth Suicide Prevention program.

· Outreach and Screening: Oversee and provide mental health information and screenings at Head Start, local schools, local colleges, Akwesasne Girls and Boys Club, and community events.

· Facilitate focus groups and community talking circles/meetings when needed.

· Work with Mental Health team to promote outreach and engagement of youth and their families into services.

· Participate and assist with grant activities, planning meetings and evaluation, attending webinars and trainings, including travel to grantee meetings, if necessary.

· Attend the Akwesasne Suicide Prevention Committee and other meetings regarding youth.

· Work with Mental Health Director to ensure clinics operations and NYSOMH standards of care are met.

· Supervise the Indigenous Wellness Pilot Project Coordinator with project directives for Salmon River and Mohawk Schools in the community of Akwesasne.

· Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide administrative supervision.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. Due to the sensitive nature of information and Personal Health Information within Health Services, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate’s Degree in Human Services with five years of experience working with families in the mental health field, OR 10 years of Behavioral health experience working with children, families, and youth providing mental health screenings, care management and case management with 5 years of supervisory experience.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have good computer skills including, Word, and ability to navigate various scheduling and electronic health record programs. Openness in working with traditional/spiritual approaches regarding behavioral health issues. Ability to do presentations, represent the mental health program and connect with people. Familiarity with Akwesasne Community. Interest in obtaining additional training/education in suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. Motivated, caring and compassionate, committed to suicide and substance use prevention, reducing impact of stigma and increasing help seeking behavior.

REASONING ABILITY: Maturity and ability to handle delicate role issues and to respond to crisis.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

Subject to criminal background and child abuse/neglect checks through the New York State Justice Center and State Central Registry, respectively.

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used for Emergency Hire individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.