Client Care Coordinator; Ellington

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Full-time Regular Officials & Managers New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary: $70,000.00 Annually

At Children's Rescue Fund we are commitment to attracting top talent. We urgently seek to employ highly qualified Licensed Social Workers whose values are centered around service, empowerment, and commitment. If selected, you will be eligible for a $1,500.00 sign on bonus. To qualify you must be an LMSW at the time of hire, completed six (6) months of employment, and be in good standing.

The Client Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall delivery and coordination of mental health and related services for homeless families. The Client Care Coordinator will enhance existing services to include a thorough assessment of families’ long-term goals at intake and collaborate with the case management staff to set achievable goals and establish linkages within the community to ensure the family’s success towards independent living.

• Complete a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment with each family to understand strengths and service needs.
• Assist families that are homeless as they navigate multiple systems and cope with stressors and anxiety induced by homelessness.
• Improve access to mental health services to families in shelter.
• Provide clear written reports that capture family assessment findings and recommendations.
• Work effectively as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, and service providers to enhance engagement and ensure quality service.
• Confer and consult with professional and technical personnel in implementing a multidisciplinary approach to client care and wellbeing.
• Provide outreach services, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning and pyscho-education for families.
• Prioritize and conduct unit visits to high-risk families who are in shelter to coordinate safety planning efforts in household.
• Prepare children and parents to accept services.
• Collaborate with ACS and /or prevention services agencies and participate in conferences to advocate on behalf of family.
• Make appropriate referrals and facilitate linkages between mental health providers, government agencies and other related community-based services as needed.
• Serve as agency/program liaison between government agencies, community-based organizations and/or groups.
• Facilitate group work as designated to address family issues, enhance life skills and etc.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist clients with completing applications for supportive housing and accompany residents to supportive housing interviews when necessary.
• Upon linkage to permanent housing complete and discuss exit summary with family and provide family with referrals and supportive services identified in new community.
• Participate in family meetings with case work and housing staff to discuss planning efforts and progress.
• Compile information/data in regard to needed internal and external reports, when applicable.

• Facilitate effective communication with other staff within an interdisciplinary context, participate in and contribute to staff meetings.
• Participate in training and staff-development activities to acquire and maintain both interpersonal and operational skills necessary for successful job performance.
• Assist both families and staff with identifying specific stressors associated with living in shelter.

• Frequent interaction with diverse clients to assess and respond to their needs.
• Work in collaboration with staff to build and promote a cohesive and professional working…