Youth Care Coordinator - Child Trauma Specialist

About the role

The Youth Care Coordinator provides targeted support services with youth-centered Systems of Care (SOC). SOC coordinates mental health and community services with the needs of children and families impacted by trauma, preventing out-of-home placements and surrounding families with support and resources.

Responsibilities

• Case management
• Individual and group rehabilitation
• Wellness and care coordination

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social or human sciences from an accredited university
• One-year experience working with juveniles in the mental health field or related social service field
• Specialized training and/or certification in mental health services or related field as needed for providing adjunctive services, such as Juvenile Case Management Certification
• Ability to see, hear, and speak clearly to interact with staff, consumers, family members, administration, and the community, both in person and on the telephone
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines with efficiency and consistency, maintain a balance between good physical and mental health, and adhere to job requirements
• Must be able to climb stairs and access non-handicapped equipped residences/facilities
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than the primary office

Qualifications

• Driver's License required
• Mileage reimbursement provided for personal automobile use

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles
• Experience with case management and mental health services

Benefits

• Full benefit package
• Up to 34 Paid Days off to start

Pay

$55,000/year

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the youth and families served

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children’s Services operates under the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, which emphasizes an innovative, team-based approach to whole-person care for adults and children with complex mental health and substance use challenges. This model includes:

• Innovative, team-based approach to care
• Enhanced access to care and crisis services
• Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services
• Care coordination and physical health screenings for mental health clients
• Increased access to social services for clients' economic and social needs
• Specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. All employees are subject to the Family & Children’s Services Drug-Free Workplace Policy.