Family Care Coordinator - ECLIPSE

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington•Yakima, WA

84d•$25 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Care Coordinator is responsible for intensive case management, including classroom support and home visits, of children and families enrolled in the program. This role participates in recruitment and enrollment, screenings, care planning, classroom support, parent coaching, and connecting children and families with resources and services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, human development, family support, social work, psychology, or a related human service field required
2 years’ experience working with caregivers and at-risk children preferred
Bilingual/Biliterate in English & Spanish required
Possess strong 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
Basic computer proficiency
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

Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Responsibilities

Facilitate enrollment into the program with caregivers and child.
Observe the parent-child interaction during intake and in the classroom.
Complete enrollment paperwork including designated screening forms.
Collaborate with transportation and classroom staff.
Provide ongoing case management and manage a caseload of children and families.
Provide home visits with parents of enrolled children at least monthly to address family needs, positive parenting skills, and behavior planning consistent with the classroom and Family Care Plan.
Coach caregivers on responsive parenting, child development, and social-emotional learning.
Maintain consistent communication with families to monitor progress and provide ongoing support.
Monitor family’s need for transportation and communicate with transportation liaison and document in child record.
Support implementation of individualized behavior support strategies 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 15-20 families.
Arrange multidisciplinary (MDT) meetings with parents, sources of referrals and allied service providers to establish a care plan for the child.
Attend MDT meetings every 90 days to review the care plan including progress and new or ongoing needs.
Ensure informal supports, schools, and allied services providers are included in the MDT.
Complete all documentation according to agency policy and required by the contract.
Document all home visits, community meetings, MDT meetings and other contracts 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 families 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.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and individual and group supervision
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, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment