Care Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program • Las Vegas, NV

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Coordinator will aim to achieve the ultimate goal to keep youth in their homes, communities and schools by assessing and delivering the appropriate services needed and reducing unnecessary out-of-home placement and potential custody relinquishment.

Requirements

• Will complete the high-fidelity wraparound training program
• Have experience providing community-based services to children and youth and their families or caregivers in areas of children’s behavioral health, child welfare, intellectual and developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, or a related public sector human services or behavioral health care field for: three years with a high school diploma or equivalent; or two years with an associate degree or bachelor’s degree; or one year with a master’s degree or higher
• Have background and experience in one or more of the following areas of expertise: family systems, community systems and resources, case management, child and family counseling or therapy, child protection, or child development.
• Be culturally competent or responsive with training and experience necessary to manage complex cases.
• Have the qualifications and experience needed to work with children and families who are experiencing SED, trauma, co-occurring behavioral health disorders and who are engaged with one or more child- serving systems. (e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice, education)
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Works well independently and as a team member
• Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record with unrestricted license
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Nice To Haves

• The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers.
• Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies.
• Cultivate flexible, family-focused, community-based responsive services based on the High Fidelity WrapAround model of care coordination.
• Develop and maintain the Wraparound Team, including coordinating and leading team meetings.
• Coordinate and supervise implementation of the Plan of Care, including a Transition Plan and Crisis Plan, through service delivery with providers and community resources; update plan as necessary.
• Ensure family support and stabilization during crises.
• Provide and document the initial and ongoing Life Domain Assessment.
• Maintain all service documentation requirements, evaluation outcome requirements and data as required.
• Provide services in a timely manner and in accordance with Plan of Care and/or Crisis Plan.
• Utilize and monitor Flexible Funding and service coordination.
• Obtain weekly reports from subcontracted providers.
• Participate in after hours on-call response.
• Attend Program staff meetings, supervision and any other meetings as required.
• Participate in the Agency and Program CQI Peer review process.
• Perform duties to reflect Agency policies and procedures and comply with regulatory standards.
• Meeting Agency training requirements.
• Report all MUl's to Site Manager and Supervisor immediately.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
• Summer Hours (half day off on Friday's)
• Student Loan Repayment assistance , up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days Off Each Year!
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips !
• Peace leave
• Flexible Hours
• Phone allowance
• Mileage Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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