Placement Coordinator Job Evansville area,Indiana USA,Social Work

Placement Coordinator

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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

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!

EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled

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