Transitional Coordinator

Position Summary

The Transitional Coordinator is responsible for engaging and supporting youth and families in the RTF from entry to through post-discharge from the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF). The TC works hand in hand with the treatment team to bring the family into the center of the treatment and discharge process and secure all entitlements, resources and supports for youth and families necessary to ensure positive outcomes post discharge from the RTF.

Essential Functions

• Provide intensive hands-on work for a caseload of youth and discharge resources/families to ensure a successful transition into the community with a focus on integrating skills learned in the RTF into the discharge setting
• Participate in clinical and treatment meetings including, but not limited to, pre-admissions, CTPs and discharge conferences
• Attend and escort youth to families’ homes and schools to check the environment to meet the safety requirements to ensure a smooth transition
• Attend and escort youth to their community; housing referral interviews, medical or school appointments, etc
• Assess family strength & needs, assuming primary responsibility for the development and coordination of plans to address impediments to successful reunification
• Maintain a current working knowledge of local resources, referral procedures and contacts
• Navigate and communicate with systems impacting youth and families including, but not limited to, OCFS, DSS/ACS, DOE, etc
• Provide hands-on work to educate and coach youth and families towards a working knowledge of community resources and supports with direct support and linkage to local resources in the child’s home community both throughout admission and post discharge
• Ensure all necessary school supports and needs are met, maintaining regular contact with the RTF in-house D75 school system
• Ensure compliance with all OMH regulations and guidelines

Qualifications

• Master’s Degrees in human services field with at least 2 years of experience providing direct services to or linking children with SED to services
• Must be over 21 years of age
• LMSW or LMHC Certification required
• Ability to write and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Exercises independent initiative
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and stressful situations
• Exercises independent initiative
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong relationship builder (internally and externally)
• Strong decision-making skills and resourcefulness in the performance of job duties
• Positive attitude, concern for people and community, with demonstrated presence, and self-confidence
• Alignment with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V #IND-TCC2