About Job

At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to â€œBe The Rock That Starts The Rippleâ€�. A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock! Samaritas, one of the stateâ€™s largest faith-based nonprofits, has been sending ripples of positive change into Michigan communities since 1934. Prior to 2016, Samaritas operated as Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. Samaritas provides a continuum of care to all in need with approximately 70 different programs in 40 different locations in Michigan. We believe in diversity and inclusion, for the people we serve and the people we employ. Employing nearly 2,000 employees in opportunities ranging from direct service to management in Michiganâ€™s Lower Peninsula, we hope that you will consider joining the Samaritas team and help work in making a difference in communities across Michigan. We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.

This position will provide support and assistance to three main positions assigned to the UC programs: Medical Coordinator; Intake/Discharge Coordinator and Nutrition and Food Coordinator. This may include coordination of services for medical billing and appointments, completing tasks involved in the intake and discharge process, covering responsibilities for other positions as assigned by the leadership team. Responsibility may also include providing transportation youth in the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide auxiliary services and direct assistance to clients, under the direction of medical coordinator and /or casework supervisor in accordance with applicable contractual, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
Provide transportation for youth as needed and assigned needed services
Supervise children during appointments either at school or in program, in offices, or at other appropriate sites as part of assigned work
Observe and document activity related to the child; report observations to social worker with case responsibility or to supervisor as needed
Complete progress notes for assigned case responsibilities utilizing computerized software
Obtain documentation after attending youth medical appointments for submission to the medical coordinator
Assisting the medical coordinator with billing issues and outstanding claims
Work alongside the Unaccompanied Children's Services team to coordinate services for all aspects of the program as assigned by supervisor

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

Associate degree in human services or related field, OR high school diploma/equivalent and 60 college credits or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
Bachelor degree in social work, human services or related field preferred

Experience

One year experience in child welfare or refugee resettlement program preferred

Additional Work Requirements

Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record with reliable transportation suitable to transport person served. Proof of current automobile registration and insurance
On-site, in-person work is required for most scheduled hours
Participate in a system of 24 hour on-call availability to house, will be required to be on shift to ensure adequate coverage for compliance

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