What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Service Coordinator position at ICAN Inc?
The Family Service Coordinator oversees all activities related to the development and implementation of individualized plans of care to Severely Emotionally Disturbed youth and their families. The Coordinator adheres to and promotes the philosophy and missions of the company by performing the following duties and responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conducts outreach to engage children and assist families with an understanding of agency philosophy and policies.
- Links children and their families to appropriate resources and services in a timely and coordinated manner.
- Assists the children and family with the development, implementation and monitoring of their individualized plan of care and schedules quarterly meetings to review, revise and discuss such plans.
- Acts as a liaison between children and family, agency personnel and other service providers as necessary and appropriate.
- Provides advocacy for the development of services and resources that do not currently exist within the community but are deemed necessary.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in human services or mental health field from four-year college or university.
- At least two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.