Wraparound Care Coordinator

The Opportunity Alliance • South Portland, ME

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wraparound youth services program Our High-Fidelity Wraparound program works with youth aged 12-20 with a diagnosed mental health disorder and/or developmental delay who are involved with the Juvenile Justice system. Wraparound provides comprehensive, holistic, youth and family-driven intensive case management services through the development of a team comprised of both professionals and natural supports. The Wraparound team seeks to support the family/youth in developing individualized goals so that they can maintain in their homes and communities and achieve their vision of a fulfilled life. The Wraparound Care Coordinator is a direct service staff position for the community services area. This position contributes to the accomplishment of the Agency’s mission through the provision of home-based and community-based case management services to youth and families with a mental health diagnosis or developmental disability. This Care Coordinator attends monthly staff meetings and participates in weekly supervision with the designated supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Knowledge of serious and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma.
• At least two years’ experience working with families and children, preferably within the mental health system.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings required.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with family visitation, e.g. climb stairs, etc.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and email is required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• A good driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based and community-based case management services to youth and families with a mental health diagnosis or developmental disability.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Participate in weekly supervision with the designated supervisor.
• Meet physical requirements associated with family visitation, e.g. climb stairs, etc.
• Exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift and carry small children or material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Drive to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area.
• Transport clients or drive to agency location to complete work.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process

What This Job Offers

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