Foster Care Coordinator

Description

SUMMARY :

The Care Coordinator, under the supervision of a Program Director, Assistant Program   Director, or Lead Therapist, provides Camelot-approved therapeutic interventions,  case coordination and / or resource linkage to clients and other involved parties (i.e.  family, DCS, Court personnel, non-relative supports, etc.) to effect identified needed  changes within the individual or family.

Essential duties and responsibilities include :

• assessing clients on intake as needed; completing clinical documentation within established time frames
• attending weekly Treatment Team meetings and making  presentations on each assigned client;
• working with the team to create, personalize, and update all Treatment Plans and other necessary documentation, and assuring  that plans are consistent with Camelot policy, state licensing regulations, and COA accreditation requirements;
• serving as a liaison with other professionals and  agencies involved in the client’s care;
• assuring integrity and excellence by  completing peer audits as assigned; rectifying all chart audit deficits within the allotted
• time frame; completing all on-call duties;
• contributing to the Performance Improvement Cycle, including the collection and use of data to continuously improve client and program services;
• and supporting fellow team members to ensure the best outcomes for our clients and families.

Program-Specific Responsibilities :

Therapeutic Foster Care

In addition to the general responsibilities listed above, the Therapeutic Foster Care Care Coordinator is also responsible for the following services : providing supervised  visits and client-centered and strength-based individual, group, and family  therapeutic interventions as outlined in the Treatment Plan; providing ongoing support  and assistance to foster families; fostering sustainability by implementing discharge  planning within the established time frames; participating in all necessary  appointments for clients and families (school, DCS, court, medical, psychiatric, etc.);  involving families in the treatment process to encourage reunification when possible;  linking the client and family with specific services and resources necessary for success  after discharge; monitoring medication management no less than bi-monthly while the  child is in the foster home; and other duties as assigned, including any appropriate foster  parent recruitment activities.

Prevention

In addition to the general responsibilities listed above, the Prevention Care  Coordinator is also responsible for the following services : providing client-centered  and strength-based preventative treatment and interventions to help clients avoid a  higher level of care including state custody, juvenile detention,  Care Coordinator I and / or hospitalization; establishing rapport with family members to effect identified  changes necessary for sustained success; developing relationships within the  community for both client and family resources, as well as referral resources;  marketing to new referral sources and seeking out new opportunities for prevention  services in the community; communicating with referral sources regarding client  progress while maintaining confidentiality; being available to families in crisis; and  other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

At least 1 years of relevant experience in the Mental Health Field. A Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service discipline from an accredited four-years college or university is required  for this position.

experience working with children /  adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment; good organizational skills

ability to  communicate effectively and work flexible hours consistent with program needs

a licensed  driver with automobile insurance in good standing and access to reliable transportation at  all times

sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels

is CPR and First Aid  certified, or be willing to obtain certification before working with clients.

What we offer :

Full Time Employees :

Paid vacation days that increase with tenure

Separate sick leave that rolls over each year

up to 10 Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options

DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday

Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

All Employees :

401K

Free licensure supervision

Employee Assistance program

Pet Insurance

Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment

Mileage reimbursement

Company Cellphone

benefits may vary based on Position / State / County

Application Deadline :    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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