Family Care Coordinator Associate - ECLIPSE

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington•Yakima, WA

60d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Care Coordinator Associate is responsible for case management including home visits and classroom support, as well as program support including recruitment and transportation coordination. This role carries a smaller caseload and participates in recruitment and enrollment activities, ongoing case management, classroom support, and connecting children and families with resources and services.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in early childhood education, human development, psychology, education, or closely related field preferred, or high school diploma or GED and approved professional development plan to obtain the associate’s degree within 5 years of hire
1 year of experience working with parents/caregivers and/or at-risk children
Possess behavioral management skills
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of child abuse and neglect issues, home visiting, parenting skills training, mental health and community resources.
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community
Ability to work in a collaborative manner with referral sources and team members
Complete accurate paperwork in a timely manner
Basic computer proficiency
Bilingual/Biliterate in English & Spanish required
Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor credential
Willing to obtain endorsement through Center for Early Relational Health as Infant Family Associate or Early Childhood Family Associate, or higher
Complete Mandated Reporter training upon hire
First Aid/CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and HIV training upon hire
Valid driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State.
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in early childhood education, human development, psychology, education, or closely related field

Responsibilities

Participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.
Arrange and promote recruitment activities including presentations to community partners
Complete enrollment paperwork including designated screening forms
Observe the parent-child interaction during intake through enrollment phase.
Provide ongoing case management.
Provide home visits with caregivers at least monthly to address family needs, parenting skills and behavior planning consistent with the classroom and Family Care Plan.
Coach caregivers on responsive parenting, child development, and social-emotional learning.
Collaborate with caregivers, classroom staff and Mental Health Consultant.
Arrange multidisciplinary meetings every 90 days and Maintain consistent communication with families to monitor progress and provide ongoing support.
Monitor family’s need for ECLIPSE transportation, arrange for bus service if needed and document in child record.
Support behavior strategies provided by the MHC within classroom and home settings.
Provide classroom observations and support; follow up with classroom staff regarding interventions, children’s progress or concerns, and family needs.
Make referrals to community services whenever necessary.
Maintain a caseload of 10-16 families.
Coordinate ECLIPSE bus services for the program.
Communicate program needs with People for People for transportation services
Maintain ongoing communication with childcare staff, Family Support Staff and Program Managers for changes and updates
Maintain bus schedule/route information and distribute, as required
Complete all documentation according to agency policy and required by the contract.
Document home visits, community meetings, MDT meetings and other contacts on calendar daily
Complete documentation within 48 hours of scheduled visits
Keep ELMS/Documentation tracker updated, as required
Attend and plan for transition meetings in conjunction with Mental Health Consultant upon family’s approach and exit from ECLIPSE
Document all phone calls, case notes, contacts with allied service providers and other treatment information in the electronic record according to the ECLIPSE policies and procedures.
Maintain communication with assigned social workers and referral sources regarding progress and concerns.
Follow up with classroom staff to make sure objective assessments are completed and scored on time.
Meet productivity standards of 50% of time in direct face-to-face services including home visits, multidisciplinary team meetings, case management, classroom observations, etc.
Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA and FERPA in all aspects of the program
Actively participate in team operations and supervision.
Communicate directly with supervisor for any questions or concerns regarding program design/implementation, job requirements, behavior interventions, training or general program needs.
Staff cases that require team coordination or therapeutic input with Mental Health Consultant and/or Program Manager, as needed
Organize and participate in family events, support groups, and parent meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of vacation
12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage
optional dental and vision insurance plans
Retirement 403(b) Plan
Basic Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account eligibility
Education Assistance Program
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program