Youth Care Coordinator

About the role

Family & Children’s Services is seeking a Youth Care Coordinator to provide targeted support services and youth-centered Systems of Care (SOC). SOC coordinates mental health and community services with the needs of children and families impacted by trauma, aiming to prevent out-of-home placements and support families through resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support services and youth-centered Systems of Care (SOC)
• Coordinate mental health and community services with the needs of children and families impacted by trauma
• Prevent out-of-home placements and support families through resources
• Work with youth in their homes/communities while incorporating the entire family in treatment options
• Wraparound services to strengthen healthy home, school, and family experiences

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social or human sciences from an accredited university
• Minimum of one-year work with juveniles in the mental health field or related social service field
• Specialized training/certification in mental health services as needed
• Ability to see, hear, and speak clearly to interact with staff, consumers, family members, administration, and the community
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines efficiently, maintain balance between physical and mental health, and comply with job requirements
• Climb stairs and access non-handicapped equipped residences/facilities
• Driver's License and use of personal automobile for travel to locations other than primary office
• Mileage reimbursement provided for transportation of clients

Benefits

• $55K annual salary
• Full benefit package
• Up to 34 Paid days off

Skills

• Knowledge of SOC principles
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in computer software relevant to the job

Pay

• $55K annually

Schedule

• Varies based on client needs and case management responsibilities