What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator - School Team position at Casa de los Ninos?
Who We Are
Casa de los Niños is one of the most established and well respected non-profit organizations in Tucson. We have been helping kids and healing families since 1973. Our services include parent education classes, Foster Care, Parents As Teachers, Behavioral Health, and Nurse-Family Partnership Program!
As part of our commitment to attracting top talent, we are pleased to offer a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus . This bonus will be paid in two installments : $500 upon successful completion of the onboarding process, and an additional $500 after 90 days of continuous employment.
Job Summary
The Care Coordinator is responsible for the comprehensive coordination of behavioral health services for children who have complex psychosocial needs. The position provides individual, family and group services to children, youth, and families. The Care Coordinator facilitates Child & Family Teams and engages members and their families in recovery oriented treatment planning. The Care Coordinator will carry an assigned caseload and will deliver services singly or as part of a team and maintain accurate and timely clinical service records, prepare and provide accurate reports; and submit data in an accurate and timely manner. The Care Coordinator works in a professional team environment and strong organizational skills are essential. The position requires variable schedules including evening and weekend hours.
Essential Duties
- Conducts thorough and ongoing child / family strengths and needs assessments, utilizing the program specific protocol.
- Develops and implements successful behavior management techniques specific to the family's needs.
- Coordinates and facilitates consistent Child-Family Team meetings and collaborates on the child family team process.
- Provides and maintains effective crisis management
- Conducts educational activities that promote client understanding of treatment issues.
- Interfaces with Department of Child Safety (DCS), the courts and other partners regarding child well-being, family stability and case planning.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential / sensitive information.
- Requires advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite computer applications, aptitude for learning computer software applications and the ability to instruct others in the use of various software applications.
- Plans for client discharge / termination, including helping the family plan and prepare.
- Links families to community resources.
- Maintains clinical records in a timely manner following organization standards.
- Available to work after hours, weekends and on-call on a rotating basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned which are consistent with the general responsibilities of the position.
- Maintains timely progress notes that reflect movement towards client goals.
- Provides or arranges for transportation of clients to appointments as necessary.
Requirements
Our Mission
Casa de los Niños promotes child well-being and family stability in our community. We place top priority on hiring and growing a team of knowledgeable, passionate, creative, and diverse individuals who have a strong desire to empower children and families within our community. More information about us and our current job openings is available at www.casadelosninos.org. Casa de los Niños is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, gender identity, gender(sex), sexual orientation, or familial status.
Salary : $500
