Early Diversion Program Coordinator

Job overview

The Early Diversion Program Coordinator role is onsite in Cape Girardeau, MO, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; occasional evening or weekend work may be required. The posting states a travel requirement within the Cape Girardeau, Fredericktown, Marble Hill, Perryville, and Ste. Genevieve catchment areas. Compensation is $47,000–$52,000 per year, depending on experience. The role supports Community Counseling Center’s Early Diversion Program. The coordinator oversees program operations and outreach staff, strengthens collaboration among behavioral health, justice, healthcare, and community partners, and supports early identification and referral to behavioral health and recovery services. The work aims to improve access for adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who are at risk of criminal justice involvement.

What you'll do

• Supervise Early Diversion Outreach Specialists
• oversee program implementation and grant compliance
• facilitate the Early Diversion Coalition and community system mapping
• develop partner relationships and referral pathways
• oversee outreach, screening, referral, care coordination, and follow-up
• monitor outcomes and quality improvement
• maintain documentation and grant reporting
• coordinate community education and training
• support grant management and program sustainability.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early diversion program coordinator

behavioral health

community partnerships

program oversight

grant compliance

outreach supervision

cape girardeau mo

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

occasional evening or weekend

regional travel

$47k–$52k

health insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 24 paid days off in the first year plus a birthday off
• seven paid holidays
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• retirement plan with automatic enrollment.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in a human services field, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus at least three years of post-degree behavioral health experience. Must hold or obtain the applicable driver’s license by the start date.

About the employer

Community Counseling Center (CCC) is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.