Intensive Care Coordinator - Spanish Speaking

Justice Resource Institute • Lawrence, MA

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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.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• 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.
• Open to maintaining a flexible work schedule, including evenings and occasional weekend hours.
• 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

• $1,000 sign-on bonus paid out in full after 6 months of employment.
• $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!
• 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: Mid Level