Job Description

Transitions is a short-term, residential Transitional Support Services (TSS) program serving individuals of all genders living with alcohol and/or substance use disorders and is funded and licensed by the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), Department of Public Health (DPH). The program is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The model is designed to support individuals between detoxification and long-term residential or outpatient care. Transitions utilizes the 'No Wrong Door Policy' and accepts clients from detoxification, Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS), Recovery Homes, hospitals, homeless shelters, outpatient settings, etc. The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and Transitions are committed to protecting, preserving, and promoting the health and well-being of all Boston residents, particularly the most vulnerable.

DUTIES:

• Assists in coordinating all referrals, screenings, admissions, intakes, discharges, tracking, and pre-billing of clients of Recovery Services' Transitions TSS program.
• Responsible for MIS Data and completing it upon intake and disseminate a copy to all clinical team members and program director
• Conducts outreach activities to potential referral sources in collaboration with Admissions Coordinator.
• Creates and maintains positive working relationship with external referring agencies.
• Manages an active program wait list utilizing an electronic medical record system.
• Create client record and maintain admissions documents utilizing an electronic medical records system.
• Maintains daily admissions and discharge logs.
• Conduct orientation for clients newly admitted to the facility.
• Complete necessary billing and fiscal documentation associated with client services in coordination with the Admissions Coordinator and the Program Director.
• Monitors client behaviors and intervenes to de-escalate client conflict situations.
• Assists with client activities when necessary.
• Provides phone coverage as necessary.
• Participates in meetings including supervision and staff meetings as appropriate and necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Helps BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set
  by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
• BA/BS with minimum 1-year related experience OR Associate degree with 2 years human service experience OR High School diploma / GED and 3 years experience.
• Previous experience working with homeless, diverse ethnic racial and low-income population with understanding of mental health substance abuse and recovery issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills a plus.
• Valid MA driver's license and good driving record required
• Bi-Lingual preferred

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

Additional Information

• City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
• A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
• Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
• Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
• The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
• The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.

Shift

35 hours, Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm

Pay Range

$919.98 - $1,031.10 weekly