• Offer liaison support to people seen on a recurring basis that require short-term intensive case management.
• Communicate on a regular and timely basis with supervisors, other staff, people receiving services/supports, their families, community supports, and with professionals outside the agency.
• Coordinate problem-solving and engagement activities among the team with similar and different specialties and skillsets.
• Participate in the care coordination and collaboration with members of the team to develop services and supports to include safety planning, treatment recommendations, connection to housing and stabilization, and transportation to voluntary services.
• Develop and maintain working relationship with all community partners.
• Facilitate the transition to on-going behavioral health/substance use disorder services by providing referral(s) to people who have had contact with the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Team. This will include completion of warm handoffs when necessary.
• Collaborate with community providers, emergency rooms, evaluation and treatment facilities, and housing programs to provide holistic, person-centered care and coordination of wraparound services.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• This position may drive a mobile unit vehicle or other vehicle (that is provided by the city).
• Requires manual dexterity, balance, eyesight, and hearing.
• Incumbents in this position may be subjected to hazardous chemicals, adverse weather conditions, communicable diseases and possible verbal and physical abuse from hostile and disorientated persons, as well as those who may be under the influence of illicit drugs or have an undiagnosed/diagnosed behavioral health condition.
• Working conditions include both an indoor and outdoor environment.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Specific schedule will be determined with direct supervisor.

WHY WORK FOR THE CITY?
The City of Tacoma offers a generous program of employee benefits:

• Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26.
• Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment.
• Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents, including children up to age 26.
• Personal time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits.
• Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code.
• A great pension plan.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

Our City:
With a population over 210,000, Tacoma is the second largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. Named one of the most livable areas in the country by Livability.com, Tacoma and the surrounding area is a playground for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts. Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, our schools are exceptional, and our housing is affordable.
When you work for the City of Tacoma, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work/life balance, the potential for flexible work schedules (with some job classifications), continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny.
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The City of Tacoma believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Communication from the City of Tacoma:
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The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
For assistance with the application process, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. For questions regarding the position, please contact Aleesia Morales at [email protected].

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