Intensive Care Coordinator | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese| New Bedford

About the role

Why Work for Gandara: Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Job Title: Care Coordinator | Bilingual English to Spanish or Portuguese

Work Location: New Bedford, MA

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Pay

Salary Range Master’s Level | $60,000 - $64,000

Bachelor Level | $52,000 - $56,000

Responsibilities

• Submit detailed progress notes that follow federal, state, and agency requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive home-based assessments and behavioral health assessments inclusive of the age appropriate version of the Massachusetts Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) that occurs in the youth’s home or another location of the family’s choice.
• Maintain a caseload of 11-14 families.
• Oversees the assembly of the Care Planning Team, and guides the development of an Individual Care Plan and a risk management/safety plan.
• Monitors the provision and quality of services provided to the family and is the liaison when new services/resources are needed to be sought or developed.
• Provides or arranges for transportation for clients to appointments, crisis/respite services, etc. if needed.
• Provides or secures support and crisis/emergency services for the youth/family.
• Collaborates with other necessary individuals the youth and family may have contact with, in order to properly coordinate care.
• Identifies community resources and development of natural supports for youth and parent/caregiver(s) to support and sustain achievement of the youth’s individual care plan, goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum Experience Required: 1 year.
• Bilingual and Bicultural encouraged to apply - Portuguese & English - Spanish & English
• Degree Required: Must possess an MCE approved Master’s or Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Family Therapy, Counseling and Psychological Services, Human Services, Community Psychology, etc.
• Driver’s License and proper auto insurance required.
• Awareness and sensitivity to contextual variables such as race, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, economics and lived experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English