Behavioral Health Respite Program Coordinator

About the role

The Behavioral Health Respite Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing short term and temporary respite services to youth and families enrolled in OhioRise. The Coordinator provides leadership, coordination across the Respite Program as well as clinical and administrative supervision to all applicable staff.

Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee scheduled and emergency respite activities provided by hourly staff under direction of Program Coordinator.
• Identify and plan engaging activities for youth of various ages.
• Provide administrative supervision and leadership to program staff, including hiring and performance management.
• Congduct data collection and case documentation.
• Conduct ongoing youth/family support and progress tracking.
• Represent the agency in the development or maintenance of relationships with other organizations including community agencies, public agencies and referral sources.
• Liaise and coordinate with local Care Management Entities related to youth served; attend care meetings as necessary.
• Possess and employ practical understanding of:
• basic child, adolescent and family development
• issues that are relevant to youth with SED
• interventions used in crisis de-escalation
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Must be able to be reached during any events where the Respite Program Coordinator is not present.
• Must be able to transport youth frequently to and from scheduled activities.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training that will provide the skills necessary to implement the program.
• All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Call on-call supervisor in case of an emergency situation (i.e. in need of clinical support, AWOL, safety concern for yourself or the well being of a client or family member, a client threatening to harm themselves or others.)

Requirements

• Salary range is $55,000-$56,000 per year depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Valid Ohio LSW, LPC preferred or minimally two year’s professional experience with youth and families.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Practical and/or clinical understanding of the underlying issues that lead to a need for respite services.
• Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.

Skills

• Basic child, adolescent and family development
• Issues relevant to youth with SED
• Interventions used in crisis de-escalation

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care, plus comprehensive fertility and IVF support.
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
• Pet insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal.
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness.
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care.

Schedule

Flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, are necessary to meet program obligations. Travel throughout Cuyahoga County and transportation of youth to and from activities is also required.

Pay

Salary range is $55,000-$56,000 per year depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure.