What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Care Coordinator position at VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA?
Community Care Coordinator
Summary
Works closely with Clinical Supervisor to coordinate services within the CHOICES Program.
Position Type
Non-Exempt, Full Time
Essential Functions
Day Treatment Services (50%)
- Develop, plan, and facilitate engaging group sessions focused on life skills, coping strategies, and therapeutic activities.
- Organize and supervise group outings and recreational activities to promote socialization and community integration.
- Create and present educational materials tailored to the needs of individuals living with mental illness.
- Engage clients in structured and unstructured activities to support their emotional and social development.
- Monitor client participation and progress, documenting observations in accordance with organizational policies.
Case Management Services (50%)
- Conduct assessments of persons served needs, completes intakes and develop individual service plans.
- Coordinate access to community resources, including housing, employment support, healthcare, and educational opportunities.
- Advocate clients to ensure they receive appropriate services and support from external agencies.
- Maintain regular contact with clients, providing ongoing support, encouragement, and problem-solving assistance.
- Manage all case records in accord with licensing and contractual requirements.
- Participate in staff meetings and in-service training as required.
- All other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency
- Accountability for Others
- Balanced Decision Making
- Leading Others
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Analysis of Data
- Problem Management
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (social service-related field) OR High School diploma plus three (5) years of experience in social service-related field
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without.
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary : $15 - $17
