Behavioral Health Coordinator-Des Moines

Required Qualifications: 

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience as a parent or primary care giver managing the care of a child or youth with a special health care need.

Experience working with community partners and resources for children with special health care needs. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work as a cooperative team member.

Proficiency in computer software applications, including demonstrated experience in using email and using the Internet for locating resources.

Ability to travel in surrounding geographic area and hold a valid driver’s license, plus the ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standards (University of Iowa Operations Manual Part V, Chapter 19.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience serving in an advocacy role for families with a child with a special health care need.

Previous experience that demonstrates leadership skills.

Knowledge and experience working with diverse communities.

Bilingual.

Underrepresented and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and knowledge of services and supports available to families with a child with ASD.

Percent of Time: 50

Location: Des Moines, IA

Salary:  Minimum $17,931.50 Maximum $30,667.00

Benefits Highlights:  Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. 

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.^®

Child Health Specialty Clinics is a community-based public health agency that serves children and youth, birth through 21, who live in Iowa and have or are at risk of having a special health care need. These include chronic conditions, behavioral or developmental disorders, and complex medical diagnoses. CHSC provides gap-filling clinical care, care coordination, and family to family support. Child Health Specialty Clinics is committed to health equity by ensuring Iowa’s children and youth with special health care needs have access to health care that provides equal opportunity for health and well-being. 

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on closing date. 

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.