Allen County Moderate Care Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program•Lima, OH

About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a full-time OhioRISE Moderate Care Coordinator (MCC) to provide community-based care coordination across Allen County, with overlap into Auglaize County as needed. The position requires travel and home visits. Under the direct supervision of the Care Coordination Supervisor, the coordinator cultivates flexible, family-focused, community-based services using the High-Fidelity Wraparound model. The goal is to help youth remain in their homes, communities, and schools by assessing and coordinating appropriate services, reducing unnecessary out-of-home placement, and preventing potential custody relinquishment. OhioRISE is Ohio’s integrated care program for youth with complex behavioral health and multi-system needs. NYAP serves as the Care Management Entity for Catchment Area C, an 11-county region, delivering wraparound care coordination for children and youth enrolled in OhioRISE who have moderate behavioral health needs and supporting the local system of care. Compensation is $45,000. Benefits and other offerings listed include 22 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, monthly phone reimbursement, parental leave, benefits eligibility for employees and their families, half-day Fridays throughout the summer, 401(k) retirement matching, student loan repayment assistance, CEUs, and ongoing training and education. Benefits are available to eligible employees as outlined in NYAP’s benefit policy.

Requirements

Be a licensed or unlicensed practitioner in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code rule 5160-27-01.
Complete the High-Fidelity Wraparound training program provided by an independent validation entity recognized by ODM.
Successfully complete skill- and competency-based training to provide MCC.
Have experience providing community-based services to children and youth and their families or caregivers in children’s behavioral health, child welfare, intellectual and developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, or a related public-sector human services or behavioral health care field: three years with a high school diploma or equivalent; two years with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree; or one year with a master’s degree or higher.
Have a background and experience in one or more of the following areas: family systems, community systems and resources, case management, child and family counseling or therapy, child protection, or child development.
Be culturally competent or responsive, with training and experience necessary to manage complex cases.
Have qualifications and experience needed to work with children and families experiencing SED, trauma, co-occurring behavioral health disorders, and involvement with one or more child-serving systems.
Live in one of the counties included in Catchment Area C.
Have a valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, a good driving record, and minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Responsibilities

Cultivate flexible, family-focused, community-based responsive services based on the High-Fidelity Wraparound model of care coordination.
Develop and maintain the Wraparound Team, including coordinating and leading team meetings.
Coordinate and supervise implementation of the Plan of Care, including Transition and Crisis Plans, with providers and community resources; update plans as necessary.
Ensure family support and stabilization during crises.
Provide and document the initial and ongoing Life Domain Assessment.
Maintain required service documentation, evaluation outcomes, and data.
Provide services in a timely manner and in accordance with the Plan of Care and/or Crisis Plan.
Utilize and monitor Flexible Funding and service coordination.
Obtain weekly reports from subcontracted providers.
Participate in after-hours on-call response.
Attend program staff meetings, supervision, and other required meetings.
Participate in the Agency and Program CQI Peer Review process.
Perform duties in accordance with Agency policies and procedures and regulatory standards.
Meet Agency training requirements.
Report all MUIs to the Site Manager and Supervisor immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned.