What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator position at Amherst H Wilder Founda?
Application Deadline : 3 / 19 / 2025
Salary : $24.00 - $26.00 per hour.
This is a full time position.
Duties
Join our team of dedicated staff in providing accessible mental health and wellbeing services for children, adolescents and families. Candidates hired as Care Coordinators may be designated to work at our new clinic location in the East Metro, at our current clinic location in St. Paul, or split their time between both clinic sites.
We are hiring full-time Care Coordinators to provide coordination of services and resource support to our clients in the community to get people what they need when they need it. As a Care Coordinator, you will : Coordinate all incoming client referrals in the Community Mental Health Outpatient programs at East Metro and / or Wilder Center, complete intake process, opening and closing of clients, and scheduling. Work with clients and families to ensure high satisfaction with program services. Work in a coordinated way with community partners, providers, clients and their families to support the full range of health needs including mental health and physical health. Provide backup support for Operations Support Specialist and other admin staff.
Wilder is a first-implementer Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As part of this innovative model of mental health care, you will collaborate closely with other service partners in ensuring coordinated, integrated care for clients and their families. Our new clinic expansion will provide opportunities to respond to ongoing community demand and existing waitlists for family focused support, a convenient location accessible by public transportation, and an opportunity to join a dedicated team embedded in local schools that will support seamless expansion and community integration of our services.
Job Qualifications
Associates Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field required. Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of 2 years' experience in a social service / mental or medical health field required. Experience working in mental health / clinical setting preferred. Experience working directly with clients / patients as a health care coordination, case management, or referral tracking preferred. Experience working with under-served communities preferred.
Training : LGSW desirable, but not required if there's experience.
About Wilder
When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families. Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond.
We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits - health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs. In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, and training. You will also have access to Wilder's employee resource groups, and other opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at https : / / www.wilder.org /
Online Application Information
Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.
There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully :
- Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red
- Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
- Enter Address
- Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter (required for this position) and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
- Questions. Answer "How did you hear about this job / posting?" question and other questions if applicable.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions, using this wording, to meet federal guidelines. If you prefer not to answer any questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled "I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability"
- Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.
- Attestation. Read statement, check the box and enter your name. Then click submit.
- Optional profile. At this time Wilder is not reviewing this profile information. Click on "Return to Career Center" at the bottom of the page.
Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicant's proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.
Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.
Salary : $24 - $26
