Care Coordinator II-IDDA

Agency Name: Integrated Services of Kalamazoo

Agency Contact: Andrea Bedard

• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Type: Permanent
• County: Kalamazoo
• Salary Range: Minimum Starting Salary: $41,433 per Year
• Send applications to: www.iskzoo.org/careers
• Please include your resume when applying.

Do you have a passion for providing care coordination to individuals diagnosed with an intellectual and developmental disability, mental health, and/or substance use disorder? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Care Coordinator II for ISK’s IDDA Department and make a difference in our community and the lives of the individuals we serve.

What You Will Be Doing
As a Care Coordinator II for ISK’s IDDA Department, provides care coordination for individuals receiving services through Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK), Designated Collaborating Organizations, and contracted providers to assure that the individual’s behavioral health, physical health, and other identified needs are met and that services are coordinated with primary care and other systems with which the individual is involved. Predominantly interfaces with the individual’s primary clinician (e.g. case manager, home-based therapist, etc.) This position will have opportunity for remote work.

What We Require

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related human services field. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the mental health field working with the IDDA population.
Applicants should have a basic understanding of the needs of persons with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities and substance use disorders, and co-morbid primary care conditions.
Strong understanding of the needs of persons with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities and substance use disorders, and co-morbid primary care conditions; understands how to implement a strong recovery philosophy.
Advanced computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management and e-mail; experience working with electronic medical records preferred.
Ability to develop and collaborate with teams, excellent communications skills, interpersonal and human relations skills.
Lived experiences with behavioral health issues are desired.
Valid Michigan Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals.

Why Work For ISK

Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development. We offer competitive compensation and benefits with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan. You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program!

Come Join Us!
Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
Physical Efforts– Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.

Working Conditions– Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer monitor for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.