Care Coordinator

PRAIRIE VIEW INC•McPherson, KS

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Prairie View is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and certified Care Coordinator to join their team in Hillsboro. This role involves acting as a vital support system and advocate for children with high behavioral and emotional needs, helping them navigate their care, build on their strengths, and successfully integrate into their schools and communities. The organization is rooted in compassion and excellence, and this position offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about making a meaningful difference.

Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years of experience working directly with children or adults.
Must currently hold and maintain a State of Kansas Case Manager Certification and keep up with required Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Must hold a valid Kansas driver’s license, pass a driver’s license verification check, and maintain current personal automobile insurance.
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to observe and assess patient demeanor and non-verbal cues.
Basic computer proficiency and a willingness to work flexible hours based on patient and agency needs.
Must successfully pass a Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) background check, a Central Registry Screen, and a Department for Children and Families (DCF) background check.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Experience working specifically with populations with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain supportive, ongoing relationships with young clients and their caregivers using strengths-based interventions.
Facilitate initial treatment planning meetings and 90-day reviews, partnering closely with therapists to update goals, objectives, and services.
Assess family strengths and needs, interpret service options, and provide family coaching, education, and community service navigation.
Coordinate crisis intervention services in collaboration with care team members, maintaining an acute awareness of safety risks and appropriate interventions.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners, including physicians, schools, therapists, and community providers.
Update Plans of Care for Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) waiver patients and coordinate with Utilization Review for service authorizations.
Maintain exceptionally accurate records, with team standards including completing 90% of progress notes within 72 hours, waiver documents/budgets within two weeks of a case conference, and service verifications within 72 hours.
Travel locally to meet clients where they are, ensuring reliable transportation and community-based support.
Partner with supervisor on an annual professional development plan, utilizing Essential Learning resources and attending specialized workshops or seminars.