Care Coordinator I

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions Inc. • Waxahachie, TX

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About The Position

Care Coordinator Position at Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions Inc. Do you enjoy working with children and families? Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions Inc. has the perfect opportunity for you!
As a Care Coordinator, you will: Promotes the well-being of children, participates in staff meetings/trainings and coordinates with staff from other agencies involved in providing services to children. Monitors timelines of various departments tasks to ensure compliance with procedures. Reviews child’s case documents for Permanency Goals and coordinates with Permanency staff on a regular basis for each child to monitor progress towards Permanency to ensure youth meet Permanency outcomes.
Your Daily Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned. Receives and reviews client referrals and intake information for accuracy from State entities, other agencies, and Agency staff. Ensure service authorizations are accurate and up to date.
Completes and submits necessary documentation thoroughly and accurately as required by state or partner agencies in compliance of grant/regulatory requirements.
Completes documentation and forwards reports containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative content.
Coordinates with Agency Foster Care and Adoption, Family Preservation and Permanency
Departments’ staff on the delivery of services to children and families.
Enters authorizations into Agency database(s) for services needing payment.
Will be required to travel in order to attend meetings, training, or conduct business off site. Must have a valid driver's license and meet agency underwriting standards if driving on agency business. Not required to transport clients.
Makes recommendations to senior staff on initiatives to improve the quality and timeliness of permanency.
Makes recommendations to senior staff on initiatives to improve the quality of goals and timelines of youth permanency efforts.
Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.
Develops, promotes, and practices teamwork in all activities.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency underwriting standards.
• An eye for detail and strong organizational skills.
• The ability to stay busy and manage multiple tasks.
• A passion for helping children and families succeed.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the well-being of children
• Participates in staff meetings/trainings
• Coordinates with staff from other agencies involved in providing services to children
• Monitors timelines of various departments tasks to ensure compliance with procedures
• Reviews child’s case documents for Permanency Goals
• Coordinates with Permanency staff on a regular basis for each child to monitor progress towards Permanency to ensure youth meet Permanency outcomes
• Receives and reviews client referrals and intake information for accuracy from State entities, other agencies, and Agency staff
• Ensure service authorizations are accurate and up to date
• Completes and submits necessary documentation thoroughly and accurately as required by state or partner agencies in compliance of grant/regulatory requirements
• Completes documentation and forwards reports containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative content
• Coordinates with Agency Foster Care and Adoption, Family Preservation and Permanency Departments’ staff on the delivery of services to children and families
• Enters authorizations into Agency database(s) for services needing payment
• Travel in order to attend meetings, training, or conduct business off site
• Makes recommendations to senior staff on initiatives to improve the quality and timeliness of permanency
• Makes recommendations to senior staff on initiatives to improve the quality of goals and timelines of youth permanency efforts
• Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position
• Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions
• Develops, promotes, and practices teamwork in all activities

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 20 days of personal leave in your first year, 25 days after year one, plus 12 paid holidays.
• Career Growth: We offer a longevity bonus, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a fantastic team dedicated to our mission of strengthening families and being nationally recognized for excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED