Care Coordinator - Social Services

About the role

The Wrap Facilitator is responsible for completing a comprehensive strengths-based assessment of the individual, working in full partnership with team members to develop a plan of care, overseeing the implementation of the plan, identifying providers of services or family-based resources, facilitating monthly community team meetings, making regular home visits, monitoring all services authorized for client care, and authorizing all care to maintain fiscal accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manages his/her caseload within the financial parameters of the case rate or other established financial protocol.
• Uses resources and available flex funding to assure that services are based specifically on the needs of the child and family.
• Uses referral information, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment, and other data to complete strengths-based assessment for use by child and family team as they collaboratively develop a plan of care with clearly defined goals.
• Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices.

Qualifications

• Must have experience providing community-based services to children and youth and their families or caregivers in the areas of children's behavioral health, child welfare, intellectual and developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, or a related public sector of human services or behavioral health care field for:
  • three years with a high school diploma or equivalent;
  • two years with an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree; or
  • one year with a master’s degree or higher.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field is preferred.
• Two years of experience partnering with youth and/or families within the context of social services or education preferred.
• Experience developing and managing individual service delivery budgets is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of and genuine respect for youth and adults with mental health issues and a firm commitment to empowering their families.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) a plus.
• Be certified in the CANS within 45 days of hire and at all times beyond the first 45 days of employment.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in state of residence and auto insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Work effectively with internal and external individuals, including other professionals in the community.
  • Work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.
  • Manage time and work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $24.03 (bachelors degree/$50,000 annually) or $25.48 (masters degree/$53,000 annually)

Schedule

N/A