Children's Care Coordinator
About The Position
Our team is growing! Waypoint's Western Region (formerly known as The Progress Center) is seeking a skilled, motivated, and highly organized professional to join our growing Children’s Behavioral Health Home program. Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for adults and children, and residential and in-home supports for adults. The Care Coordinator supports children and adolescents from birth to 21 years of age who have developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health needs by working with the child's family/caregivers to assess and identify needs, develop an individualized plan of care, and organize services and supports. The Care Coordinator is a member of the Children’s Care Management Team that also includes Nursing, Psychiatry, Medical, and Family Supports providers.
Requirements
- BA/BS in human services or closely related field OR BA/BS in an unrelated field with a minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant children's services.
- Knowledge of the system of care in Maine is preferred.
- Reliable vehicle with proper insurance.
- Valid driver’s license issued by state of residence.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with written and spoken English.
- Ability to utilize various technology systems for record keeping/plan monitoring.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the system of care in Maine
Responsibilities
- Assess and identify needs of children and adolescents (birth to 21) with developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health needs, in collaboration with their families/caregivers.
- Develop individualized plans of care for these children.
- Organize services and supports for the children and their families.
- Collaborate with the Children’s Care Management Team, including Nursing, Psychiatry, Medical, and Family Supports providers.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
