FHARPS Engagement Specialist

Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.

Within our Diversion Services program is the Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peer Services, better known as our FHARPS team. FHARPS is a forensic housing program that complements our other (3) Diversion Programs – OCRP, FPATH & LINC. They will work to house people involved in the legal system with the goal of reducing recidivism of people cycling in and out of incarceration, working especially with Trueblood class members.

FHARPS works closely with Forensic Navigators who are officers of the King County Court system.

Our Diversion Services team has an outstanding opening for an FHARPS Engagement Specialist.

Our FHARPS Case Manager will work as part of the FHARPS team to provide outpatient behavioral services and community support to their clients. This position is responsible for providing treatment and care coordination based on client needs and the treatment plan, progress notes, and collaborative reviews for the assigned caseload, as well as support to all clients served as part of the care team.

At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.

SCHEDULE9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday (Full-Time, 35 hours/week)
RESPONSIBILITIESGo into the King County Jails to engage potential new FHARPS clients in the program; answer any questions and ideally get “buy-in” for the program

Work independently working closely with the King County Forensic Navigators & Diversion Navigators in and out of the jail system

Complete intake documentation as needed

Serve as the face of FHARPS to potential clients.

Outreach to encampments, street-based, or other community-based locations

In-reach to jails, hospitals, participant housing, and/or other facilities where participants may frequent

Locate, build rapport, and enroll new FHARPS referrals

Locate and re-engage enrolled FHARPS participants who are out of contact with the FHARPS team Tracking active and inactive referrals and coordinating with FHARPS teams

Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as needed

Coordinate client needs such as appointments, engagement with community support networks, vocational services, or other applicable needs

Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and the ability to collaborate effectively with external partners including Forensic Navigators and Diversion Navigators and other legal entities

Understanding the importance of clear, professional boundaries

Assist with transporting clients to intake appointments

Attend all team/staff/community/agency meetings and interact in a collaborative, professional, and constructive manner

Timely completion of required documentation to program standards

Adhere to HIPAA/Confidentiality standards

Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in social services related field

Have legible handwriting

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record for use of agency vehicles

Experience with target population or ability to acquire specialized training to work with target population

Basic understanding of the criminal justice system

Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues

Must be eligible and able to attain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor License and an H-Badge from King County (jail entry)
Ability to perform duties outlined in description within reasonable accommodation
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