Client Care Coordinator

Responsibilities, not limited to:

•  Interview children and parents in shelter to complete an assessment and to determine an appropriate plan of action;
• Prepare children and parents to accept services;
•  Make referrals, when appropriate, to governmental or not-for-profit agencies;
•  Provide direct counseling services and/or outreach services; make referrals to other public agencies or community resources as needed;
•  Confer and consult with professional and technical personnel in implementing a multidisciplinary approach to client care and well-being;
•  Serve as agency/program liaison to community agencies and/or groups;
•  Provide clear written reports that capture family assessment findings and recommendations; Complete all documentation in a timely manner;
•  Prioritize and visit the highest risk families who are in shelter to coordinate safety planning efforts in these households;
• Provide training, consultation, and coaching to shelter-based case managers.

Qualifications - 

• Masters/MSW and LMSW required within three month of hire.
• Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited school of social work; Current licensure- LMSW within three months of hire date
  • Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  o Child and adolescent development;
  o Mental health and Emotional/behavioral health;
  o Parent-child relationships family dynamics; and diagnostic classification;
•  Strong expertise in strengths-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice;
•  Knowledge of guidelines, policies and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency and well-being;
•  Proficiency in Spanish or French a plus
•  Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures and ethnicities;
• Candidates should also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills;

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.