Reintegration Grant Program Manager at Lynn Community Health Center

Summary

The Reintegration Grant Program Manager oversees the BSAS-BLM grant work including community interaction, grant reporting, compiling data, direct patient support, and interdisciplinary care consultation with the goal of creating positive transitions once incarcerated individuals are released into the community and reduce instances of recidivism.

The BSAS-BLM Reintegration Grant works directly with the Middleton House of Corrections include three facilities.. The Essex County Pre-Release and Re-Entry Center is a-security facility for men, including a substance use treatment unit. Data reports from the Sheriff's Department show that inmates released from the CASE Units consistently have the highest recidivism rates compared to inmates released from other substance use treatment units and all other units at all three facilities.

The Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day functions of patient recruitment, enrollment, and ongoing care. The Program Manager will work directly with grant funders and overseers from BSAS to maintain updated understanding of grant guidelines. The Program Manager will work directly with the complex addiction team on Marigold to facilitate care collaboration, specifically timely enrollment in MAT. The Program Manager will work directly with enrolled patients to provide guidance, structure and support.

The Program Manager will collaborate with house of corrections staff through constant communication with MAT coordinators and inmates, both pre-release and once in the community. Enhance in-person visits and set up a day out of the week where care coordinators visit to recruit and present the program to bring awareness to more individuals who may qualify for services. The Program Manager will develop, maintain, and grow relationships with community based recovery support programs and services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage workflow of grant requirements (enrollment, engagement, community collaborations)
• Supervise .5 FTE reintegration CHW
• Ensure team works collaboratively with outpatient, inpatient multidisciplinary team, and house of corrections
• Facilitate and lead community groups for program participants
• Able to conduct intakes and provide case management
• Develop written materials and workflows for patient education and engagement to ensure patients are maximally engaged in leading their c
  
  

Education/Experience

• 5+ years related experience in delivering community based services.
• 5+ years of experience and /or training in substance abuse/behavioral health
• Preference for individuals who have worked in HOC setting
• Experienced in group facilitation
• 3+ years of experience as a community health worker or case manager
  
  

Qualifications

• History of good attendance and a positive work attitude
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of organizational culture and the culture of Lynn
• Think and work independently and analytically on assigned projects to meet milestones and action items
• Effective time management
• Superior communication, planning, and client service skills
• Demonstrated integrity, dependability, sound judgment, teambuilding and resourcefulness to establish and maintain collaborative, positive, and effective working relationships with multiple and diverse multicultural environment of care and with community stakeholders
• Ability to listen carefully to understand, respond, and problem-solve efficiently and effectively to address concerns and interests of LCHC
• Strong computer skills, especially in MS Office suite products, e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated superb written language skills