Youth Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required)
• Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review)
• Must have or be eligible for Mississippi's DMH credentialing (required)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
• Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (preferred)
• Clinical experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload of 10 to 12 youth/families
• Provides care coordination services by facilitating wraparound meetings
• Collaborates with the family and key players in the development of the Individual Service Plan (ISP)
• Develops and updates the Individualized Crisis Management Plan (ICMP) as needed
• Completes care coordination activities as identified in the wraparound meetings
• Provides transportation to appointments and activities as needed
• Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family during the week (schedules vary by location)
• Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities