Care Coordinator

Come join a fun, committed and passionate team, serving children and families! Every 10 seconds in our country, a report of child abuse is made. Here at Olive Crest, we will not stand by and allow these numbers to persist in our communities. We fight every day to stop the cycle of child abuse, and to ensure that every child that comes into our care is nurtured in a strong and loving family. We believe every child, young adult and family is worthy of love, safety, and the opportunity to live a fulfilling life free from pain, fear, and isolation. We work to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, resources, and education for both youth and parents. Our many innovative programs reflect our conviction that strengthening the family is one of the most powerful ways to help heal children. Our 98% stability rate is a testament to the lifelong commitment and unwavering compassion that Olive Crest maintains to the children and families we serve.

Olive Crest serves 4,000 children and families each day throughout California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest. For information, call 800.550.CHILD (2445) or visit www.olivecrest.org

SUMMARY OF WORK PERFORMED

Provide caregiver support services to up to 25 children (case load will vary depending on census). Caregiver support includes the activities that assist the caregiver in navigating the child welfare system to support a child or youth in their care to access needed medical, social, educational, and other necessary services. In partnership with the Olive Crest Licensing team, ensure that each foster and caregiver home is following Olive Crest Foster Family Agency policies, State policies/WACs and COA (Council on Accreditation) standards. Educate, train, and support foster parents in meeting the foster child's overall needs and address any issues that arise.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop relationships and maintain rapport with foster families and caregivers to ensure a supportive partnership and to help guide them through the foster care system.
2. Provide Therapeutic Behavioral Support services for children/youth as assigned. Therapeutic Behavioral Support provides trauma-informed direct supervision to children with high-level needs. These services include:
· Plan for emergency medical treatment if needed, and ongoing assessment of the child’s health needs.
· Physical and Behavioral support that ensures health and safety and maintains placement stability.
· Protective supervision is always in accordance withthe supervision plan.
· Positive Behavioral Support which includes providinga supportive environment and increasing the child’s skill development.

In collaboration with the Care Coordinator Supervisor, develop a Caregiver Support Plan for each child placed. This may include: Attending court hearings, Family Team Decision Making meetings, and general case staffing's on behalf of children assigned to your caseload as directed.

3. Assist with educational advocacy including monitoring progress of school age children, supporting school placement stability, and making recommendations for social and developmental remediation services for preschool age children.
4. Assist with Apple Health to locate providers and schedule appointments.
5. Assist caregivers to identify and access childcare.
6. Provide resources as needed to support the caregiver with parenting skills: in-person, online or in group training.
7. Assist the caregivers as needed to provide culturally relevant services and training.
8. Develop crisis plan that includes after-hours availability for phone and in-person coaching and assistance.
9. Attend to details of crises situations that may arise during working and non-working (on call) hours. Ensure that Serious Incident Reports are written and submitted within 24 hours of the incident.
10. Participate in emergency on-call rotation as needed and when applicable.
11. Initiate and complete all documentation necessary including placement papers, medical forms, case manager treatment plans, Quarterly Caregiver Support Plan reports and CAFAS/ASQ assessments.
12. Available to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for conferences, training and/or responding to children and family crises.
13. Participate in regular group supervision with Care Coordinator Supervisor and regular Program Team meetings.
14. May be assigned a BRS (Behavior Rehabilitation Services) case on an as needed basis.
15. Other Duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following: social work; social welfare; marriage, child and family counseling; child psychology; child development; counseling psychology; social psychology; clinical psychology; educational psychology; or education with emphasis on counseling.
2. Previous experience working with at-risk children and families.
3. Proficient Microsoft Suite computer skills.
4. Advanced oral and written communication skills.
5. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
6. Valid Washington State driver’s license and acceptable driving record as required by Olive Crest’s insurance carrier.
7. Reliable vehicle and current automobile insurance, indicating your name on the coverage.
8. First Aid/CPR certification for infants and children completed.
9. Must have 2 hours of HIV/blood borne pathogens training in the past 5 years.
10. Criminal record clearance.
11. Ability to lift 25 lbs. and intervene in a physical way during crisis situations with minors up to 18 years of age.
12. Adequate vision and hearing to be able to assess client’s needs.
13. Must have a philosophy of support for at-risk children and families in line with the mission, vision, values, and statement of faith of Olive Crest.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience in a culturally diverse workplace.
2. Bilingual in Spanish/English
3. Previous Case Management experience.
4. Child Welfare experience.
5. Master’s Degree in related field.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Employment at Olive Crest may be terminated at-will by the employee or Olive Crest at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

SALARY Range is $22.00 - $24.00 an hour, depending on skill & experience. Full-time, 40 hours, Non-exempt.

BENEFIT PACKAGE: Phone Allowance $50 month and 22% Verizon discount. Mileage reimbursement at $ .625 a mile. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 403b retirement, AFLAC, pre-taxed dependent care, 12 paid holidays, sick, vacation and bereavement time, jury duty compensation, free employee assistant program.

TO APPLY

Please visit https://form.jotform.com/93395282303155 to fill out our online application.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to religion, gender, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tacoma, WA 98409: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person