Childrens Coordinator

Childrens Coordinator

Salary Range $21.63 - $21.63 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree

Position Summary:

The individual in this position acts as the primary consumer advocate, keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the consumer and family internally and through external referral. All other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct Needs Assessments
• Develop Service Plans in collaboration with the consumer and family
• Conduct monthly Service Plan Reviews
• Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, Joint Commission standards, and agency policies and procedures
• Conduct individual case management sessions, as needed
• Perform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance at external appointments (e.g., court appearances, etc.), as needed
• Provide the consumer and family with referrals and linkage to community-based services, as needed
• Prepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned consumers for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.
• Coordinate consumer and family care with the treatment team and involved external providers
• Responsible for the development of the discharge plan in coordination with other treatment team members
• Arrange transportation for consumers, as needed
• Assure implementation of and adherence to the behavioral management system, including providing behavioral consequences, motivational incentives, and learning experiences for the consumer
• Participate in Case Conference
• Provides transportation for consumers as needed.
• Participate in meetings and attend trainings as required and requested
• Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of West Care Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Essential

Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• Certification as a Certified Case Manager (CBHCM or CWCM) in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire;
  Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and

Competencies:

• A minimum two (2) years of related experience providing case management and/or care coordination services preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain Westcare's vehicle insurance is required

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or outpatient treatment setting.
• Some outdoor activities may be required.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:

Physical Demands:

• Requires mobility and physical activity:
  Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files).
  
  Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved physical de-escalation techniques.
• Requires talking:
  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral…