Youth Care Coordinator School Based

Family & Children's Services•Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Family & Children’s Services is hiring a Youth Care Coordinator to provide targeted support services and youth-centered Systems of Care (SOC). SOC coordinates mental health and community services around the needs of children and families affected by trauma, aiming to prevent out-of-home placements and surround families with support and resources. Youth Care Coordinators work with youth in their homes and communities and include the entire family in treatment options. Services focus on children’s strengths, age, and cultural heritage, using wraparound services to support healthy home, school, and family experiences. The position operates within the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model of care, an innovative, team-based approach to whole-person care for adults and children with complex mental health and substance use challenges. Staff collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support client recovery. This role is classified as safety-sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and is subject to the organization’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least one year of work with juveniles in the mental health field or a related social service field.
Specialized training and/or certification in mental health services or a related field as required to provide adjunctive services, such as Juvenile Case Management Certification.
Ability to see, hear, and speak clearly to interact with staff, consumers, family members, administration, and the community in person and by telephone.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines efficiently and consistently, and maintain a balance between physical and mental health and job requirements.
Ability to climb stairs and access residences or facilities that are not equipped for people with disabilities.
Valid driver’s license and use of a personal automobile to travel to locations other than the primary office.
Ability to transport clients in a personal automobile.
Fluent English-speaking ability.

Responsibilities

Provide targeted support services and youth-centered Systems of Care.
Coordinate mental health and community services for children and families impacted by trauma, with the goal of preventing out-of-home placements.
Work with youth in their homes and communities while incorporating the entire family in treatment options.
Use wraparound services to support healthy home, school, and family experiences.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care and enhance client recovery.
Transport clients in a personal automobile and travel to locations outside the primary office.