School Based Care Coordinator

WELLSTONE • Huntsville, AL

12d

About The Position

The School-Based Care Coordinator works with youth and young adults in the Huntsville City and Madison County school systems as part of a comprehensive treatment team. The role addresses functioning in working, learning, living, belonging, and healing through a strengths-based process, and identifies resources to support youth and families.

The coordinator helps youth and young adults work toward independent living, employment, educational goals, and effective community functioning. The position involves assessing needs, coordinating and supporting services, collaborating with team members and families, supporting crisis planning, and maintaining continuity of care and accurate electronic medical record documentation. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in a human services field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer experience.
• Enjoy working with youth and young adults.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and a suitable automobile for required travel.
• Car insurance coverage equal to or greater than Alabama state standards.
• Obtain Care Coordinator certification for adults and children by completing ADMH-approved training.
• Understand and endorse a recovery-oriented approach to providing services.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in a human services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help youth and young adults meet their needs by supporting independent living, employment, educational goals, and effective community functioning.
• Complete strengths-based needs assessments, including the CANS.
• Promote involvement of youth and young adults, parents, and natural or community allies by arranging, brokering, and supporting necessary services.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure goals are achieved.
• Ensure services are meaningful, respectful, and promote self-determination.
• Participate in developing crisis and backup support plans for each youth or young adult.
• Serve as a liaison among youth and young adults, family members, and service providers to support continuity of care.
• Maintain electronic medical record information, including releases of information, demographic data, initial paperwork, and financial information.
• Support families and caregivers by providing information, emotional and practical support, and psychoeducation.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of services in the electronic medical record.
• Provide accurate oral and written information for daily, weekly, and monthly reports and meetings as required by program demands.
• Track and ensure continuity of care after crisis services have stabilized.
• Schedule intake appointments.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• State Retirement participation through RSA, plus an optional 457b plan with a company match.
• Nine paid holidays throughout the year.
• Ability to accrue up to 15 days of PTO per year, with unused time rolling over.
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College.

What This Job Offers

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