Permanency Coordinator:Summary: Permanency Coordinators provide and support the provision of comprehensive services and supports that are trauma informed, aligned with the permanency goals of youth, family-driven, youth-guided, strength-based, and individualized. Permanency Coordinators strive to implement practices and program initiatives that create strong and closely coordinated partnerships and collaborations between families, youth, and their community.

Supervision and Support:

Permanency Coordinators report to: Permanency Coordinator Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Serve as liaison with student's parents, referring agency, permanency team members, and community resources via family visits, team meetings, telephone conferences and as indicated by treatment and permanency plans.

· Actively participate in the provision of group and individual programming aligned with VPI's trauma informed model of care and assist with knowledge and competency development related to academic, career, and personal/social domains.

· Implement an approach to permanency that reflects the values of The Building Bridges and Families First Initiatives including provision of support and service coordination in the student's home community.

· Attend and assist with facilitation of ITP meetings.

· Support case plans, court hearings, and monthly reviews as scheduled.

· Complete required paperwork with accuracy and in a timely manner as directed by treatment team.

· Perform other job-related projects and activities as requested or directed by Clinical Director

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License
• Must be 21 years old
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work or Criminal Justice