What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEW DAY position at A New Day Inc?
Provide care coordination for all young people in the Safe Home which includes coordinating
necessary services and resources with formal and informal supports; identifying and supporting
access to safe and stable housing options; building bridges of support and communication between
young people and their formal and informal supports and between the Safe Home and those
supports.
Care Coordination
Develop individualized service plans for each youth based on their assessment, ensuring that
their needs, goals, and safety are prioritized.
Support, engage, and empower young people in developing and meeting their goals
Develop the Shelter Plan (updated every 30-days), Education Plan and Safety Plan within 72 hours
and complete the ACEs Questionnaire, CSE-IT assessment, and Greatness Surveys within 7 days of
the young person entering the Safe Home.
Hold bi-weekly team meetings to support discharge planning and partnership between all entities
Enroll youth in school, track and document all related educational progress. Support YES staff in
developing educational materials. Act as the educational point of contact for all youth in the Safe
Home
Assist with coordinating and scheduling necessary medical appointments and coordinate with
teams/families to ensure all current medications are available in the safe home for youth.
Maintain meticulous records, including Daily Case Notes for all young people, and interactions related
to guardians or other members of the young persons family or team
Act as the primary point of contact for coordinating services
Transport young people to necessary appointments and to access needed resources
Service Delivery Approach
Be willing to adopt and utilize the core principles of the Safe Home in all interactions with young people
and community partners: Positive Youth Development, The Nurtured Heart Approach, Trauma
Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing
Utilize Wraparound principles in conducting team meetings
Utilize effective, positive communication skills with peers, staff, families, community and general public
Approach all interactions with youth and community partners from a perspective of respect and collaboration (including face-to-face, email and telephone)
Maintain a flexible schedule related to hours and days of work to meet the needs of young people and
their families
Be an active team member of the Safe Home leadership team
EDUCATION & RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Education Level/ Years of Related Work Experience:
(minimum & preferred educational requirements necessary to perform this job successfully)
Minimum staff qualifications are:
Shall hold a bachelors degree or above in social work, counseling, psychology or a related field, from an accredited
university; or
shall hold a bachelors degree or above in another field with two (2) years relevant experience working with the
target population; or
shall hold an associate degree from an accredited college and have a minimum of three (3) years of experience
working with the target population; or
shall be a high school graduate or have a general education development (GED) and shall and have a minimum of
three (3) years of experience working with the target population
necessary services and resources with formal and informal supports; identifying and supporting
access to safe and stable housing options; building bridges of support and communication between
young people and their formal and informal supports and between the Safe Home and those
supports.
Care Coordination
Develop individualized service plans for each youth based on their assessment, ensuring that
their needs, goals, and safety are prioritized.
Support, engage, and empower young people in developing and meeting their goals
Develop the Shelter Plan (updated every 30-days), Education Plan and Safety Plan within 72 hours
and complete the ACEs Questionnaire, CSE-IT assessment, and Greatness Surveys within 7 days of
the young person entering the Safe Home.
Hold bi-weekly team meetings to support discharge planning and partnership between all entities
Enroll youth in school, track and document all related educational progress. Support YES staff in
developing educational materials. Act as the educational point of contact for all youth in the Safe
Home
Assist with coordinating and scheduling necessary medical appointments and coordinate with
teams/families to ensure all current medications are available in the safe home for youth.
Maintain meticulous records, including Daily Case Notes for all young people, and interactions related
to guardians or other members of the young persons family or team
Act as the primary point of contact for coordinating services
Transport young people to necessary appointments and to access needed resources
Service Delivery Approach
Be willing to adopt and utilize the core principles of the Safe Home in all interactions with young people
and community partners: Positive Youth Development, The Nurtured Heart Approach, Trauma
Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing
Utilize Wraparound principles in conducting team meetings
Utilize effective, positive communication skills with peers, staff, families, community and general public
Approach all interactions with youth and community partners from a perspective of respect and collaboration (including face-to-face, email and telephone)
Maintain a flexible schedule related to hours and days of work to meet the needs of young people and
their families
Be an active team member of the Safe Home leadership team
EDUCATION & RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Education Level/ Years of Related Work Experience:
(minimum & preferred educational requirements necessary to perform this job successfully)
Minimum staff qualifications are:
Shall hold a bachelors degree or above in social work, counseling, psychology or a related field, from an accredited
university; or
shall hold a bachelors degree or above in another field with two (2) years relevant experience working with the
target population; or
shall hold an associate degree from an accredited college and have a minimum of three (3) years of experience
working with the target population; or
shall be a high school graduate or have a general education development (GED) and shall and have a minimum of
three (3) years of experience working with the target population