Youth Care Coordinator, School based services

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support services and youth-centered Systems of Care (SOC) to children and families impacted by trauma.
• Coordinate mental health and community services with the needs of children and families.
• Prevent out-of-home placements and encircle families with support and resources.
• Work with youth in their homes/communities while incorporating the entire family in treatment options.
• Focus on children’s strengths, age and cultural heritage, and wraparound services to strengthen healthy home, school and family experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Bachelor's Degree in Social Science preferred.
• Minimum of one-year work 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 may be required in order to provide adjunctive services.
• 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 meeting deadlines with efficiency and consistency while maintaining a balance between good physical and mental health and the job requirements.
• Must be able to climb stairs and access non-handicapped equipped residences/facilities.
• Must possess an Driver's License and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.
• Must transport clients in personal automobile. Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Must be able to speak fluently English.

Qualifications

• CCBHC Model of Care
• Utilizes multi-disciplinary teams to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery.
• Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care.
• Innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.
• Increased access to care and crisis services.
• Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
• Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients.
• Greater access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs.
• Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.
• Experience with systems of care models.
• Proficiency in mental health services or related fields.

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental & vision benefits.
• Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match.
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability benefits.
• Employee Assistance & wellness programs.
• 34 Paid days off 1st year.

Pay

$55K+ annual salary [55K+ with degree in social sciences]

Schedule

Not specified