Care Coordinator - Direct Support Professional

Newport Healthcare is a nationwide behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to transforming young lives through evidence-based care. To that end, we have assembled the best teen and young adult mental health treatment staff in the country, and we want you to join us. While our experts guide our clients to sustainable healing, our job is to support our valued staff members, and we do that through offering industry-competitive salaries, career growth and skills expansion, student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement, and a company commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, among other advantages. Be part of a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate care based in authentic connection, mutual respect, and unconditional love-and experience the rewards of making a difference in the lives of young people and their families each and every day.

Empowering Lives. Restoring Families.

Location: 2642 56th Street NE, Buffalo, Minnesota 55313

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges? Do you thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team as a Care Coordinator at Newport Healthcare today!

About Us

At Newport Healthcare, we believe in the power of connection and compassion. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for adolescents and young adults struggling with mental health and substance use issues. We are committed to fostering growth, healing, and resilience in our clients, and we need passionate individuals like you to help us achieve this goal.

Position Overview

As a Care Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients while building meaningful relationships with them. You will be responsible for supervising clients, facilitating daily activities, and documenting their progress. Your ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate support will be essential in creating a positive environment for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of client activities and whereabouts at all times, ensuring their safety through vigilant supervision.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to redirect behaviors and respond to crises, employing Crisis Prevention Institute techniques when necessary after completing training.
• Facilitate daily schedules and activities, group participation, meal service, and community outings, while actively participating and providing support.
• Document daily shift notes and communicate client concerns with the treatment team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide transportation for residents to community events and meetings in a safe and legal manner.
• Attend weekly clinical supervision and remain current on all required trainings and certifications.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility for insurance coverage for driving company vehicles.
• CPR certification required within the first 30 days of employment.

Why Join Us?

1. Impactful Work: Be a part of a team that is dedicated to transforming lives and promoting mental wellness.

2. Supportive Environment: Work alongside compassionate professionals who share your commitment to client care.

3. Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

4. Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we want to hear from you!

**Pay range for this position is $18 to $22 depending on education and experience.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.

For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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