Placement Coordinator

SOUTHWESTERN AND AFFILIATES • Evansville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Youth Services is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Placement Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in making a difference in the lives of youth and families by managing referrals, admissions, and resident well-being within the residential program.

Requirements

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field.
• Must have knowledge of relevant clinical issues and demonstrate clinical expertise for populations served.
• Must meet requirements as identified by State Licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and disseminate necessary information on all referrals and admissions to Hillcrest staff.
• Assist in developing initial treatment plan and goals upon admission to program.
• Orientate new residents to rules, procedures, and general residential programs and services.
• Coordinate visitation for residents with approved family members.
• Maintain communication with family members concerning resident appointments.
• Attend assessments with residents as needed.
• Oversee residents, including approval of visits and phone contacts.
• Maintain approved contact lists.
• Oversee the needs of the youth while ensuring follow-up and information is communicated as appropriate.
• Coordination of after care services.
• Maintain communication with the referral agencies to assess community needs, trends in placement, and other relevant information.
• Assist referral source/agency in identifying other appropriate agencies or services if admission to Hillcrest is denied.
• Assist with coordination of treatment plan goals and resident’s needs with outside agencies and family members involved in the treatment of the resident.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Provide family education.
• Provide weekly updates to placing agencies.
• Provide monthly program reports to placing agencies.
• Monitor resident’s grades on an ongoing basis and provide a printout monthly for the medical record if Educational Coordinator is out.
• Represent Hillcrest in an appropriate manner while at school or court.
• Maintain required twenty hours per year of ongoing training.
• Transport residents as needed.
• Obtain/maintain CPR, First Aid.
• Facilitate other residential functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts DAY ONE of employment!
• 401K Employer Contribution & Match
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Competitive Total Compensation Program

What This Job Offers

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