Youth Navigator

MISSION STATEMENT The Children’s Network of Hillsborough is committed to working with the community to protect children and preserve families.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB Support the engagement and coordination of behavioral health services for children in the child welfare system. Work in collaboration with case management to ensure recommendations from Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments and inpatient/crisis discharge planning are referred and engaged. Work in partnership with the Case Management Organizations to ensure that children in need of behavioral health and/or medication management services are referred and engaged with service providers to stabilize children in the dependency system.

Assist with coordination and facilitation of staffing's to discuss service needs, progress, and stabilization of children in the child welfare system. Partner with behavior-focused foster homes to ensure services and supports are identified and encourage ease of communication among all stakeholders. Participate as requested in network development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a liaison between case management, behavior-focused foster homes, and service providers.

Monitor timeliness, coordination, and engagement of behavioral health services.

Review the recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant records related to child well-being and assist with service referral needs.

Participate in discharge planning from inpatient behavioral health care facilities or crisis stabilization units, including coordinating and monitoring post-discharge follow-up recommendations.

Work with the Case Management Organizations (CMO’s) and service providers to remove barriers to services.

Respond to requests for behavioral health information from Independent Living transition plans.

Meet with Medicaid behavioral health service providers periodically to enhance communication and reduce barriers to services.

Monitor email on daily basis; and circulates pertinent information to unit staff members.

Maintain regular in-office attendance to perform essential job functions, collaborate effectively with team members, participate in meetings, and provide timely support to agency operations and service delivery.

Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and agency goals, as needed and appropriate to the position.

WORKING HOURS Children’s Network of Hillsborough’s standard business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is an in-office based position that averages 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary outside of these standard hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet operational demands. All hours worked will be compensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and agency policies, including applicable overtime and other compensation requirements.

TRAVEL within and outside of Hillsborough County is required.

TRAINING All employees are required to complete fifteen (15) hours of training annually, which may be completed online or in a classroom setting. Employees who hold a credential or license relevant to their position must ensure that all training and continuing education requirements are met to maintain their credential or licensure.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have supervisory responsibilities EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, human services, psychology, or related field.

Knowledge of Child Welfare and/or Behavioral Health preferred.

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Requires the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others.

Requires a working knowledge of mental health and childhood trauma.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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