Foster Care Coordinator

Clarvida - Tennessee • Smyrna, TN

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About The Position

The Care Coordinator I provides Clarvida approved therapeutic interventions, case coordination and/or
resource linkage to clients and other involved parties (i.e. family, DCS, Court personnel, non-relative
supports, etc.) to affect identified needed changes within the individual or family.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 1 year of relevant experience in the Mental Health field.
• Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels.
• Has thorough knowledge of child development and behavior modification.
• Mentoring skills
• Ability to work flexible hours consistent with program needs
• Ability to work as team member
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to travel and work at multiple locations
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic, community-based treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Assessing clients on intake as needed, conducting community client visitation, transporting clients, completing on-call duties, and providing Clarvida approved therapeutic services to clients and families including but not limited to: coping skills, behavior modification, parenting skills, and crisis intervention.
• Working with assigned clients’ treatment team to create, personalize, and update all Treatment Plans and other necessary documentation, and assuring that plans are consistent with Clarvida policy, state licensing regulations, and COA accreditation requirements.
• Serving as a liaison and client advocate with other professionals and agencies involved in assigned clients’ care.
• Attending Supervision and Treatment Team meetings and making presentations on each assigned client as required.
• Supporting fellow team members to ensure the best outcomes for all Clarvida clients and families.
• Completing clinical documentation within established time frames and rectifying all deficits within the allotted time frame.
• Assuring integrity and excellence by completing peer audits as assigned and contributing to the Performance Quality Improvement Cycle, including the collection and use of data to continuously improve client and program services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level