Shifa Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker

Spurwink is looking for a Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker with strong skills to join our SHIFA ME Behavioral Health Homes Team in Lewiston. The Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker works across home, community, school, and office settings. The ideal candidate will have the language capacity to serve a multicultural population.

The Care Coordinator/Cultural Broker provides care coordination to immigrant/refugee children and their families experiencing core stressors related to resettlement, acculturation, trauma and isolation. They help negotiate cultural differences, increase collaboration among service providers and systems, and reduce the stress associated with systems. This is a Monday-Friday position.

DUTIES: 

• The Care Coordinators/Cultural Broker partners with SHIFA ME Clinicians to deliver mental health services utilizing the evidence-based model Trauma Systems Therapy adapted for refugees (TST-r).
• Complete psychosocial assessments, service planning, progress notes, and referrals.
• Connects families with needed resources, makes referrals, and coordinates with medical and educational providers.
• Further responsibilities include providing updates on treatment progress for managed care entries, progress notes, and electronic record keeping.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor's Degree (BA) in a related field required. Must have good computer skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage time independently. Candidates must have the linguistic and cultural experience to provide cultural brokering. The ideal candidate will have the language capacity to serve a multicultural population. Fluency in both spoken and written Portuguese preferred. All applicants must maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility of Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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