Job Information
Horizon Health Services Project Coordinator in Buffalo, New York
Description
Are you looking to work for an organization where you are able to make a difference? Then you’ve come to the right place!
Apply to be a Project Coordinator today!
What will your day look like?
At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role.
As a Project Coordinator at Horizon, you will…
Become familiar with the SBIRT public health model and the multiple screening tools being used as part of this program: CRAFFT 2.1+N, PHQ-A, PHQ-9.
Act as a liaison between the schools (or other program settings) and HHS to implement SBIRT services with adolescent students.
Schedule and coordinate school-based trainings and other community-based meetings that take place over the course of the grant period.
Work with schools (or other program organizations) to communicate information about the program in newsletters and other available communications.
Ensure consent is obtained for referrals to school-based clinics.
Ensure all screening, intervention, consent, and other program-related documentation is entered into databases/dashboards/systems/SPARS in a timely manner and is stored properly.
Monitor/alert clinicians of upcoming reassessment dates.
Follow and document – via the patient’s EHR – appointment frequency/outcomes, treatment plans/maintenance, subsequent assessments, and medications. Ensure timely reporting.
Make calls; perform outreach to families/providers/support services at the direction of Project Director (PD).
Obtain screening tools in other languages and schedule interpretation services, when needed.
Schedule referral appointments within reasonable lengths of time.
Ensure follow-through for all SAFER participants, especially when treatment referrals are made both internally and to external providers.
Ensure all patient records are complete and no information or data are missing.
Continue to keep in regular contact with external providers, per our data collection schedule, to obtain treatment maintenance and follow-up screening information.
With the Communication and Outreach Specialist (COS), perform outreach to underserved sections and minority groups within the catchment area to educate/engage youth in SBIRT.
With the COS, help develop program-related materials for distribution to focus population.
With the COS, attend community-based meetings of relevance to the program.
Assist to put partner agreements into place.
Participate to develop and submit behavioral health disparities impact statement.
Participate to develop a sustainability plan with step-by-step actions to integrate SBIRT into daily care and treatment protocols following grant period.
Help troubleshoot problems as they arise over the course of the program.
Maintain confidentiality of information being processed/stored/accessed for the program.
Why choose Horizon to build your career?
Besides the fact that we’ve been named a Best Place to Work for 16 (yes, 16!) years in a row? At Horizon, you can be assured that you will make difference in the lives of others. Even better, your teammates will be just as motivated to make a difference!
What we offer that you’ll love…
Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging department, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.
Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!
Paid time off and paid holidays!
What makes you a great candidate?
We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Health Services Administration or a related field required
Exposure to managing large-scale programs, ensuring deliverables are met, and adhering to strict deadlines while working with a team.
Location
This position will be located at 699 Hertel Ave, Buffalo NY.
Hours
This is a full-time position from Monday - Friday.
Compensation
Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $23.55 - $25.24. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.
*Please note: This is a grant-funded position.
Physical demands associated with this position include:
Sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sitting
Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements
Handling light duties, occasionally lifting objects up to 20 pounds
Horizon DEIB Statement:
Horizon commits to being an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Through self-reflection and our commitments to education, growth and development, increased workplace diversity throughout all levels of our organization and the cultivation of meaningful relationships, we pledge to advance equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all.
Disclaimers:
Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing in person services throughout our community.
This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
