What are the responsibilities and job description for the Placement Coordinator position at SOUTHWESTERN AND AFFILIATES?
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and families? Hillcrest Youth Services is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Placement Coordinator to join our dynamic team.
WHY WORK FOR HILLCREST?
- Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts DAY ONE of employment!
- 401K Employer Contribution & Match
- Student Loan Assistance Program
- Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off plan
- Competitive Total Compensation Program
WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?
- Collect, compile, and disseminate necessary information on all referrals and admissions to Hillcrest staff when needed.
- Assist in developing initial treatment plan and goals upon admission to program.
- Orientate new residents to rules, procedures, and general residential programs and services.
- Coordinate visitation for residents with approved family members.
- Maintain communication with family members concerning resident appointments as required.
- Attend assessments with residents as needed.
- Oversee residents, including approval of visits and phone contacts.
- Maintain approved contact lists.
- Oversee the needs of the youth while ensuring follow-up and information is communicated as appropriate.
- Coordination of after care services.
- Maintain communication with the referral agencies to assess community needs, trends in placement, and other relevant information.
- Assist referral source/agency in identifying other appropriate agencies or services if admission to Hillcrest is denied.
- Assist with coordination of treatment plan goals and resident’s needs with outside agencies and family members involved in the treatment of the resident.
- Maintain appropriate documentation.
- Provide family education.
- Weekly updates to placing agencies.
- Monthly program reports to placing agencies.
- Monitor resident’s grades on an ongoing basis and provide a printout monthly for the medical record if Educational Coordinator is out.
- Represent Hillcrest in an appropriate manner while at school or court.
- Maintain required twenty hours per year of ongoing training.
- Transport residents as needed.
- Obtain/maintain CPR, First Aid.
- Facilitate other residential functions as assigned.
Qualifications:
WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION?
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field.
- Must have knowledge of relevant clinical issues and demonstrate clinical expertise for populations served.
- Must meet requirements as identified by State Licensing regulations.
If you are interested in joining the best and being the best, apply today!
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