Post Adoption Care Coordinator - Orange and Osceola Counties

Community Based Care of Brevard • Orlando, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Post Adoption Care Coordinator is responsible for demonstrating strong communication and fostering positive relationships between Prevention/Diversion staff, Department of Children and Families, Post Adoptive Families and FPOCF. In this role, the liaison connects youth and families to essential community resources and facilitates family team conferences to ensure coordinated support. This position will act as the primary point of contact for post-adoption families in need of care coordination. This position will work to meet the needs of families, which may include evenings/weekends. The care coordinator will actively participate in, and facilitate, as needed, Local Review Teams and other applicable staffings/meetings. They will document activities and actions in Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN). Additionally, they will maintain post adoption data for reporting purposes, to identify gaps in services, for resource allocation, and for forecasting needs.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Computer skills (Microsoft and Web based application)
• 2+ years of Team Facilitation Skills with At Risk Families
• Min 1 year knowledge Child Welfare Experience
• Bachelor's degree required
• 2 to 5 years related experience required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Human Services Related field preferred
• 5 to 8 years related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Authorization Coordination: Ensure timely delivery of appropriate services while managing budget allocations and identifying alternative community resources and funding streams to maximize resources and adhere to policies and procedures. Responsible for utilization and monitoring flexible funding and service coordination to meet client needs.
• Care Planning Resources: Access 3rd party, Medicaid and community resources and ensures inclusion in care planning to maximize resources.
• Crisis Interventions: Provide crisis intervention linkages, referrals through consultation to ensure family support and stabilization, and follow-up with emergency family team conferences for continued authorization. Ensure interim safety plan and follow-up development to protect clients and agency's best interests.
• Facilitate FTCs: Effectively bring a diverse team of professionals, family, and community resources together to provide support to the family to develop strategies and identify needs to address their issues. Use judgment and a solution-focused style to address differing points of view to achieve consensus within the FTC process. Ensure that the family voice drives the process and that decisions and actions have support of the group.
• Document activities and actions in Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN).
• Maintain post adoption data for reporting purposes, to identify gaps in services, for resource allocation, and for forecasting needs.
• Fulfill other incidental or related duties as assigned, assisting and training others, and performing duties of higher-rated positions from time to time for developmental purposes.

Benefits

• Drug-Free Workplaces

What This Job Offers

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