Children's Care Coordinator

Waypoint Maine • Oxford, ME

2h • Onsite

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 unrelated field + minimum 1 year experience in relevant children’s services
• Knowledge of the system of care in Maine preferred
• Reliable vehicle with proper insurance
• Valid driver’s license issued by state of residence
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with written, 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.
• Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with child's family/caregivers.
• Organize services and supports for children and adolescents.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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