What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator - Social Services position at Choices CCS?
The Wrap Facilitator is responsible for completing a comprehensive strengths-based assessment of the individual, working in full partnership with team members to develop a plan of care, overseeing the implementation of the plan, identifying providers of services or family-based resources, facilitating monthly community team meetings, making regular home visits, monitoring all services authorized for client care, and authorizing all care to maintain fiscal accountability. The Wrap Facilitator assures care is delivered in a manner consistent with strength-based, family-centered, and culturally competent values, offers consultation and education to all providers regarding the values of the model, monitors progress toward treatment goals, and assures that all necessary data for evaluation is gathered and recorded.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages his/her caseload within the financial parameters of the case rate or other established financial protocol.
- Uses resources and available flex funding to assure that services are based specifically on the needs of the child and family.
- Uses referral information, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment, and other data to complete strengths-based assessment for use by child and family team as they collaboratively develop a plan of care with clearly defined goals.
- Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices.
Qualifications
- Must have experience providing community-based services to children and youth and their families or caregivers in the areas of children's behavioral health, child welfare, intellectual and developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, or a related public sector of human services or behavioral health care field for:
- three years with a high school diploma or equivalent; or
- two years with an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree; or
- one year with a master’s degree or higher.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field is preferred.
- Two years of experience partnering with youth and/or families within the context of social services or education preferred.
- Experience developing and managing individual service delivery budgets is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of and genuine respect for youth and adults with mental health issues and a firm commitment to empowering their families.
- Strong communication and writing skills. Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) a plus.
- Be certified in the CANS within 45 days of hire and at all times beyond the first 45 days of employment.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license in state of residence and auto insurance.
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Work effectively with internal and external individuals, including other professionals in the community.
- Work effectively as a member of a team.
- Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.
- Manage time and work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Hourly Rate: $24.03 (bachelors degree/$50,000 annually) or $25.48 (masters degree/$53,000 annually)
Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
- 401k Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous PTO plan
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Salary : $50,000 - $53,000