Children's Services Coordinator

Location: Southeastern Manitoba (Lorette)

We are
Manitoba Possible. We believe an inclusive and accessible society is possible. That is why we work together to eliminate barriers to full and equal participation. Manitoba Possible provides programs and services throughout the province. The way we do that is by working collaboratively, diversifying in every way possible, and innovating at every level.

You are
A  Children’s Service Coordinator . You will provide service coordination to families and their children who meet Manitoba Possible eligibility criteria. The service coordination process utilizes a holistic, family centered approach that includes assessment, service planning, service implementation, service coordination, monitoring and evaluation. The family centered approach to service coordination emphasizes collaboration and mutual planning by the family, child, Manitoba Possible extended team and collateral systems.

Service coordination is an ongoing, collaborative process in which services and resources are organized and coordinated to address the unique and changing needs of children with disabilities and their families. Manitoba Possible service coordination for children that are eligible for enrollment in the Children’s dis Ability Services (CdS) Program is available. Service Coordinators manage a dynamic caseload of varying size and complexity, including ongoing intake referrals assigned by the Program Manager for children from birth to school leaving age.

Your Role

Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates comprehensive service plans in partnership with family members that delineate needs and goals of children and their families. Maintains a working knowledge of policies and procedures and current best practices that meet professional standards and complement an integrated service delivery system. Provides the program manager with timely feedback including statistical reports, quarterly reports, ongoing perspective on outcome achievement and identification of service gaps and individual supervision needs.

Provides a leadership role in family specific integrated service management that is committed to agency mission, vision, and values; program goals; and community service standards and trends.

Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the child, their family and significant others in order to maximize the client’s participation in the assessment of needs and the development of plans.

Review and revise the service plan through individual or team meetings to ensure relevant goal setting and goal completion.

Provide information and practical help to the clients, family, and significant others and promote self-leadership skills.

Monitor relationships, plans, and progress to ensure timely service implementation and ongoing proactive planning, including the CdS Service Plan Request process and annual projections tracking process.

Assess and promote the abilities and potential of clients, families, and significant others.

Ensure current understanding of the client’s changing abilities through facilitating comprehensive assessments.

Identify systemic issues that prevent full participation and inclusion.

Provide referral, consultation, and information to facilitate client access, coordination and utilization of available community and Manitoba Possible resources.

Participate in regular supervision.

Participate in relevant team meetings, special projects, committees and in-service training related to the responsibilities inherent in the job.

Carry out and maintain all requirements inherent in the Manitoba Possible case management system, CdS policies, and regional procedures.

Maintain collaborative relationships with community resources, handle inquiries about agency services, ensure that Manitoba Possible services and programs are known, and obtain feedback from the community on Manitoba Possible services.

Participate in the hiring and supervision of staff and students.

Maintain professional integrity including acting in a professional manner, representing Manitoba Possible interests in daily activities, self initiative in problem solving and exercising sound judgment, working within deadlines and upgrading skills in accordance…