What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Care Coordinator position at Children's Home Society of WV, Inc.?
Children's Home Society of WV is seeking a full-time Regional Care Coordinator to coordinate and supervise the Right From the Start program and staff at a regional level. This position provides direction to and monitors agencies providing services to clients in accordance with project standards and protocols. While there is no on-call responsibility with this position, a considerable amount of travel is required.
Right From The Start (RFTS) is a statewide program that helps West Virginia mothers and their babies lead healthier lives by offering home visitation services with a Designated Care Coordinator (registered nurse or licensed social worker). Services are provided at no cost and support mothers, their new babies and their families by helping create a safe, nurturing home. Designated Care Coordinators discuss any questions and concerns the client may have and help find needed resources.
What you will be doing:
- Comply with Right From the Start (RFTS) program guidelines to administer a regional system for eligible pregnant women and infants.
- Direct the day-to-day operation of RFTS program at the regional level.
- Provide project administration, coordination, direction, and training to ensure that project goals and objectives are identified, met, and evaluated.
- Supervise program staff and ensure efficiency.
- Assess and refer clients to a Designated Care Coordinator in a timely manner.
- Recruit, provide direction for, and negotiate appropriate agreements with identified individuals/agencies to ensure that eligible clients can access medical care, health education, and nutrition services providing an array of choices for clients to choose from.
- Provide education, consultation, and support to medical providers and other professionals to facilitate delivery of timely services to eligible clients.
- Provide education, consultation, and support for individuals or agencies who provide direct RFTS services.
- Participate in community outreach activities as means of promoting the program and engaging with other service providers.
- Maintain information systems for risk assessment and client tracking.
- Track and review client records to ensure appropriate care throughout client involvement with the program and at discharge.
- Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and grammatical construction of all reports and correspondence.
- Work cooperatively with the WV Department of Health and Human Resources' Office of Maternal, Child, and Family Health to ensure the smooth operation of the RFTS program.
- Ensure that all activities and services are conducted in a manner that is sensitive to and shows respect for the culture and ethnicity of the families and children the agency serves.
What you will bring to the table:
- Passion and determination.
- Positive attitude and team oriented spirit.
- Willingness to pursue growth and learning.
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to multitask.
- Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.
- Desire to make a positive impact on the life of a child.
What you will need:
- Master's degree in Social Work or RN with current social work or nursing license required.
- At least 3 years experience in obstetrics and infant nursing or social work preferred.
- Previous supervision and administrative experience preferred.
- Basic computer and data entry skills.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.
- Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
- Ability to understand and support the values of family-centered services, which include committing to family stability and development of skill in assessing risk to children to ensure safety.
- Willingness to commit to the vision of permanency for every child.
Children's Home Society of WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- social work or nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Social Work or RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person