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LifeWays Lead Information & Referral Specialist in Jackson, Michigan
General Summary:
Under the direction of the 2-1-1 Program Supervisor, the position of Lead Information & Referral Specialist provides confidential, appropriate, unbiased health and social service information, referral and advocacy to the general public by telephone, email, mail, and in person; performs preliminary screening for eligibility for public and community services; assists callers with access issues; tracks gaps in services, and ensures that accurate information is available to all interested parties. The Lead Information & Referral Specialist offers support to the 2-1-1 Program Supervisor and the 2-1-1 staff.
Essential Functions:
- Screens callers for services, accurately records transaction information, refers to appropriate resource, and advocates for caller to secure services from public and private community agencies as needed.
- Responds to telephone inquiries concerning the availability of services provided by public or community resources.
- Schedules and performs follow-up surveys /calls via phone per protocol.
- Research answers to new questions and requests for unknown services.
- Provides specific, detailed information to the public about accessing public private community resources for health and social services consistent with standards set by AIRS (Alliance of Information & Referral Systems).
- Collects and enter caller information into 2-1-1 information electronic record systems in compliance with contract and reporting requirements stipulated by funding partners.
- Advocates for individuals experiencing difficult or lacking ability needed to make effective contact with agencies, programs, and services.
- Works closely with staff in other 2-1-1 call centers, LifeWays, and crisis programs to ensure strong coordination and effective service.
- Works toward achieving program dashboard (quality assurance) goals.
- Represents 2-1-1 and LifeWays effectively to agencies and groups in person and on the telephone.
- Serves as a backup for Information and Outreach Specialist, as needed.
- Assists in development and maintenance of the call center schedule.
- Assists the team by organizing the daily workflow, and answers questions from the team.
- Assists the 2-1-1 Program Supervisor with caller complaints/feedback.
- Provides training for all new I&R Specialists and interns and temps.
- Responsible for adherence to all Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) standards.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Certification/Licensure:
- Associates Degree with an emphasis in human or social services.
- CRS (Certified Community Resource Specialist) upon hire.
- Mental Health First Aid Training, upon hire.
- MiBridges Navigation, upon hire.
Preferred Education/Certification/Licensure:
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in human or social services.
- Community Health Worker Certification (CHW)