Intensive Care Coordinator

Justice Resource Institute • Gloucester, MA

30d • $23 - $26

About The Position

Are you the Intensive Care Coordinator we’ve been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others by supporting our clients to achieve their goals!

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.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• 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

• Experience navigating child and family-serving systems, as well as collaborating with state agencies, consumer advocacy groups, and/or behavioral health facilities is preferred.
• It is preferred to have experience in working with and advocating for children and families who have serious emotional and behavioral health needs.
• 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 family’s 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

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to 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 and much more!

What This Job Offers

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