Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Classification: Children’s Low Intensive Care Coordinator

Region: Jefferson County

The Care Coordinator is a direct service provider and an information and referral agent for members of the Target Population (children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families) who reside in Jefferson County as assigned by supervisor.

Supervised By: Children’s Clinical Director

Division: Children’s Services

Normal Work Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Monday - Friday. Some flexibility dictated by patient need will be required.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provide access to a wide range of services for children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families in the J.B.S. catchment area as assigned by the supervisor.

Properly assess need and devise individualized care plan for each client.

Serve as a liaison between the client and various service providers to ensure continuity of care.

Effectively implement written care plans to meet client goals and objectives.

Develop and maintain adequately detailed and accurate client records via electronic health record

Provide transportation to clients when necessary.

Provide accurate documentation in debriefing for weekly and monthly reports/meetings as stipulated by program demands.

Perform all administrative duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or Human/Behavioral Sciences related field from an accredited university required. One year of experience working with the children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families is preferred.

Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy. Suitable automobile to permit the required travel. Must show and maintain car insurance equal to or in excess of the State of Alabama standards for automobile insurance coverage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of special needs and behavioral characteristics of severely emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children.

Knowledge of the community and available community resources.

Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the human services provider agencies in the catchment area.

Knowledge of the legal and ethical issues relative to confidentiality of client records and the ability to interpret and apply them within the scope of the care coordinator responsibilities.

Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Knowledge of casework principles and methods related to care coordination

Working knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.

Ability and willingness to document activities and maintain records in an electronic medical record system.

Skills in interpersonal relationships and dynamics.

Considerable written and expressive communication skills.

Acquainted with the use and side effects of psychotropic medications.

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