What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Integration Specialist position at Evangelical Childrens Home?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
? Provide assessment of aftercare needs and develop aftercare plan, in collaboration
with residential facility, prior to child’s discharge and coordinate services received
by the youth and family while the youth is transitioning from residential treatment
back into the home or community.
? Provide trauma informed in-home services to the child and placement provider,
including psycho-education, case management, intensive safety planning,
community service coordination, and regular home visits.
? Provide youth, family members, and care managers with community resource
referrals in preparation for residents to leave ECH’s residential program and return
to a community-based placement.
? Provide aftercare support and intervention services to youth and families, or other
identified placement providers, in compliance with the Children’s Division Aftercare
contract.
? Participate in developing client-centered and permanency-focused aftercare
treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives. Work closely with an
interdisciplinary team and attend necessary meetings to facilitate continuity of care.
Maintain effective communication and relationships with child’s team members.
? Provide support and education to parents, family members, or foster placement
providers in preparation for residents to be discharged from the residential
treatment program.
? Maintain a referral list of community-based supports to aid with actively linking
patients to community resources to meet the patient's specific needs.
? Completes all required paperwork, attends all required meetings, trainings and
supervision meetings as scheduled. Complete documentation of aftercare visits and
progress notes in a timely manner.
? Driving will be required in this position. Hours will vary based on client needs,
caseload size, and program needs.
? Maintain a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and client-responsive approach to
service delivery. Responsible for being trauma aware, sensitive, and responsive to
youth, families and colleagues through the completion of new hire and annual
trauma informed education and training.
? Other duties as assigned