Intensive Care Coordinator - Spanish Speaking
About The Position
JRI's Community Service Agencies are committed to delivering comprehensive wraparound services for youth under 21 who are diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance. These services cater to those who need multiple forms of support or are engaged with various child-serving systems, including child welfare, special education, or juvenile justice. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support clients to achieve their goals by leading Care Planning Teams, coordinating various services and supports for MassHealth-enrolled children and youth under the age of 21 who have serious emotional or behavioral health needs. You will serve as a liaison between individuals, partnering agencies, and supportive programs or services to facilitate the care of youth. You will identify and help families access available services and natural supports for both youth and families, while also monitoring their effectiveness. You will provide trauma-informed, wraparound services that prioritize the needs of the youth. You will assist parents and caregivers in developing effective advocacy skills.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required.
- Open to maintaining a flexible work schedule, including evenings and occasional weekend hours.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle as transporting youth is required.
- Background and driving record checks will be performed.
Nice To Haves
- A Master's degree is preferred.
- Experience navigating child and family-serving systems, as well as collaborating with state agencies, consumer advocacy groups, and/or behavioral health facilities is preferred.
- Experience in working with and advocating for children and families who have serious emotional and behavioral health needs is preferred.
- Knowledge of Wraparound systems of care and child welfare is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead Care Planning Teams, coordinating various services and supports for MassHealth-enrolled children and youth under the age of 21 who have serious emotional or behavioral health needs.
- Serve as a liaison between individuals, partnering agencies, and supportive programs or services to facilitate the care of youth.
- Identify and help families access available services and natural supports for both youth and families, while also monitoring their effectiveness.
- Provide trauma-informed, wraparound services that prioritize the needs of the youth.
- Assist parents and caregivers in developing effective advocacy skills.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus ($1,000)
- Bilingual bonus ($2,000)
- Reimbursement for professional license registration costs and annual fees
- Medical benefits (Blue Cross)
- Dental benefits (Delta Dental)
- Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year
- Pension after 5 years of employment
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year
- Discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities
- Free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices
- Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
