Youth & Young Adult Coordinator

Bellefaire JCB•Akron, OH

About The Position

The Youth & Young Adult Coordinator works collaboratively with the Director of OHTP and other OHTP program staff in Summit and Medina Counties. The role supports program activities intended to improve access to treatment and support services for youth and young adults ages 16–25 who have a serious emotional disturbance (SEO) or serious mental illness (SMI). The position contributes to awareness, screening and detection, outreach and engagement, referrals to treatment, care coordination, and evidence-informed treatment. The Coordinator conducts outreach to transitional-aged youth and their families, connects them with TAY Navigators, and may provide Medicaid-reimbursable Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment and/or Therapeutic Behavioral Services. The role also involves engaging clients’ families and other supportive adults in treatment planning, maintaining timely and compliant clinical documentation, protecting client confidentiality, and representing the agency’s mission through ethical, culturally competent practice.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma.
At least two years of experience in community mental health, developmental disabilities, or child and family social service systems.
Must live in the catchment area: Medina or Summit Counties.
Must have lived experience, either direct experience with SEO, SMI, or foster care, or a family member with lived experience.
Ability to perform role responsibilities with initiative and independent judgment.
Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and skill in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups, and communities.
Clear professional verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to uphold professional values, apply ethical concepts within the scope of work, and follow Agency policies and procedures.
Ability to function effectively as part of a professional team that includes employees, clients, and family members.
Ability to recognize problems, gather and assess information to identify root causes, and make timely decisions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or a related human services field.

Responsibilities

Participate in or lead outreach to transitional-aged youth (TAY) and their families, serving as an OHTP ambassador and linking them to TAY Navigators.
Accept case assignments from the supervisor and provide Medicaid-reimbursable Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment and/or Therapeutic Behavioral Services to TAY and their families as needed.
Engage clients, their primary families, and other supportive adults in treatment planning, recognizing the significance of parents and caregivers in clients’ lives.
Complete assigned clinical documentation promptly and in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Protect client privacy and handle client-related documents according to Agency confidentiality guidelines.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct and follow Agency policies and procedures.
Model the Agency’s mission and represent and support TAY-focused outreach.
Model cultural and clinical competence in the community.
Keep required trainings, certifications, and licensure current.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage, including a free option, dental and vision insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
50% Case Western MSW tuition discount.
10% undergraduate and 15% graduate tuition scholarships through Ohio University.
Free supervision for licensed roles.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
24/7 employee assistance program support.
Fertility/IVF coverage.
Childcare flexible spending account.
Pet insurance.