Care Coordinator – Project CHOICE
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Social Work
Community Health, Youth Development, Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Youth Development, Human Services/ Social Work
Care Coordinator – Project CHOICE at Orangewood Foundation
Santa Ana, California, United States - Full Time
Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
10 Sep, 26
0.0
Posted On
12 Jun, 26
Experience
2 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Harm Reduction
- Safety Planning
- Outreach
- Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual Spanish
- Public Speaking
Non-profit Organization Management
DescriptionDescription Description ABOUT THE COMPANY Our Mission:
Since 1981, the Orangewood Foundation has passionately advocated for young people facing foster care, homelessness, and trafficking. Our mission is to empower these individuals by supporting the futures they envision, providing dedicated one-on-one support to help them achieve their dreams and goals.
Our Programs & Services:
We provide programs and services in four essential areas:
Basic Needs & Support, Education, Life Skills & Employment, and Transitional Housing & Support.
Our Vision: A community where every young person thrives. This is our long-term goal for young people in Orange County. We embody this goal every time we talk to a young person, a volunteer, a community member, and to each other.
Our Commitment:
Equal Opportunity Employer, Flexible Scheduling, Powerful Teamwork, Personal Fulfillment, Thriving Community, Professional Development, Mental & Physical Wellness, Competitive Compensation Our Values:
At Orangewood, recently ranked #27 in Best Places to Work 2025, we take pride in fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. We ask all staff to uphold the following core values:
Trust, Respect, Empathy, Inclusion, and AdvocacyJOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Care Coordinator – Project CHOICEEmployment Classification:
Full Time;
Hourly, Non-Exempt
Shift: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30am – 6pm;
Tuesday, Thursdays 11:30am – 8pm; and one Saturday a month from 12-4pm.
Reports to:
Project CHOICE Supervisor Department:
Programs Program
Summary:
Funded by the Orange County Social Services Agency (OCSSA), the Project CHOICE program provides engagement, assessment and support to youth (ages 11 to 21) who have been identified as having been commercially sexually exploited or at-risk of being exploited
Position Summary:
Care Coordinator supports youth ages 11-21 who come into the drop-in center by assessing for their immediate needs, including but not limited to: safety and stability, housing coordination, mental health linkages and safety planning. Manages the daily environment of the drop-in center and coordinates services/workshops offered to the youth. Works to cultivate a survivor centered and trauma informed approach to service provision.
Meets monthly 1:1 with youth enrolled in care coordination to create and update youth’s case plans. Supports with tabling and outreach events as needed.
When considering this job opportunity, please be aware that the role may involve high stress levels due to mitigating participant crises and potential exposure to vicarious trauma. It is essential to prioritize self-care and seek appropriate support when needed
Requirements
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Safety/Stability (40% of the time)
Ensure the drop-in center provides a welcoming environment that supports and respects all young people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Greet new young people into the Center, provide a tour, complete initial and on-going assessments.
Assess participants for basic needs and provide youth with clothing from the resource closet, groceries, and hygiene supplies.
Document participant enrollment in the program within Apricot in a timely manner.
Continually check in with young people who are in the Center, build rapport, use trauma informed approaches and creativity to encourage relationship building.
Assess for risk behaviors and needs while using stages of change and motivational interviewing to provide further coaching and support.
Create safety plans based on participant’s voice and choice.
Understand and be able to follow through on mandated reporting standards.
Support drop-in center as a whole by…
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