FSS Care Coordinator-Osceola

Community Based Care of Brevard•Maitland, FL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees and manages the authorization and utilization of services delivered for families determined by the Department of Children and Families to be at high or very high risk. The Care Coordinator coordinates and schedules Family Team Conferences to promote healthy, stable families with the goal of preventing further involvement with the system of care and keeping families intact. The Care Coordinator maintains information regarding the environment of current services to ensure a flexible, responsive, culturally competent service delivery system.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License - Essential: This position also requires a valid Florida driver’s license in order to travel throughout the County.
Computer skills (Microsoft and Web based application): This position uses Microsoft and a web-based application for daily entry of case activity and the utilization management of service authorizations.
2+ years of Team Facilitation Skills with At Risk Families: This position works collaboratively with both informal and formal professional supports and must demonstrate the ability to effectively partner with collaterals and service providers.
Min 1 year knowledge Child Welfare Experience: This position requires a minimum of 1 year Child Welfare Experience.
Bachelor’s Degree required.
2 to 5 years related experience required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Human Services Related field preferred.
5 to 8 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Authorization Coordination: Ensure timely delivery of appropriate services while managing budget allocations and identifying alternative community resources and funding streams. Responsible for utilization and monitoring flexible funding and service coordination to meet client needs.
Care Planning Resources: Access 3rd party, Medicaid and community resources and ensures inclusion in care planning to maximize resources.
Crisis Interventions: Provide crisis intervention linkages, referrals through consultation to ensure family support and stabilization. Ensures interim safety plan and follow-up development to protect clients and agency's best interests.
Facilitate FTC's: Effectively bring a diverse team of professionals, family and community resources together to provide support to the family to develop strategies and identify needs. Use judgment and a solution-focused style to address differing points of view to achieve consensus. Ensure that the family voice drives the process and that decisions and actions have support of the group.
Service Utilization UM/Wrap: Manages the daily service utilization log and submits to C.A.R.E.S. FSS Supervisor for necessary authorization to monitor costs and track other sources of services and funding. Coordinates with providers to ensure service delivery in a timely manner and to ensure needs are being addressed as detailed in the individualized care plans.
Other duties as required: Fulfilling other incidental or related duties as assigned, assisting and training others, and performing duties of higher rated positions from time to time for developmental purposes.