Care Coordination and Support: Intensive Care Coordinator (CCSI)Pathways to Success is a highly structured program implemented by HFS. Pathways to Success is for individuals under the age of 21 that are Medicaid eligible and meet criteria based on the Behavioral Health Decision Support Model. Intensive case management and full wraparound services are offered to clients and families identified as Pathways eligible. Pathways Care Coordinators link families to traditional outpatient services as well as Pathways specific services.JOB SUMMARY (Summary of Position's Duties and Responsibilities): The Coordination and Support: Intensive Care Coordinator (CCSI) takes primary responsibility for making the care coordination process happen for children with a mental health diagnosis and their families through the facilitation of Child and Family Team Meetings, coordinating with professionals, and helping the child meet their goals. CCSI is provided to children stratified into Tier 2. Designated CCSI Care Coordinators work with an average of 16 families (based on population) at a time and are never assigned to work with more than 18 families at once. The CCSI helps the family develop a positive view of their future and learn how to use the strength-based empowerment model to help their child improve functioning in the home, school, and community.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions:Perform outreach & engagement to locate, engage, and educate Pathways youth and their families. Outreach is required 3 times a week for 60 days or until the client is enrolled or they decline Pathways services.Using a trauma-informed approach and effectively engaging children/youth with significant behavioral health needs and their family/caregivers to resources within the community for their assigned caseloadProvide intensive care coordination: utilize a strengths-based approach to safety planning, development of family team and family support systems, and wraparound planning for the purpose of maintaining children in their homes, schools, and communitiesSchedule, plan and facilitate Child & Family Team MeetingsBuilds and maintains knowledge of available community resources and helps to link youth and family to needed supports.Provide regular communication and close collaboration with multiple community partnersUsing a system of care approach, assist families to coordinate services from community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the court, and/or other community partners with families, clients, or patients receiving servicesFacilitate the creation of safety and crisis prevention plansCollaborate with local MCR agencies (including Ada S. McKinley's MCR team) when necessaryEnact Ada S. McKinley Care Coordination Model with each individual and familyFacilitate the application process and obtain consents for SFSP/FSP for eligible youth and their families.Provide care coordination services to SFSP/FSP eligible youth and their families.Completes service documentation in alignment with agency and program core performance standardsAny Additional Functions/Responsibilities:Helping find services and supports in the person-served community or natural environmentGood writing skills in order to complete required documentationStrong organizational skillsSelf-starter and multitaskerExceptional customer service skillsOne-two years of experience managing large case loadsPrepare detailed documentation of activities including opening and closing electronic records, completing required assessments, creating, and updating Wraparound Plans, ensure access to Outlook calendar and correspondence, etc.Provide a high-level of customer service and client engagement.The ability to learn through in-person, virtual, and web-based trainings.Must be organized, able to meet timelines, manage a case load, and be a self-starterHave strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and partner with families, children/adolescents, and other professionalsMaintain caseload of 1:18 (based on population)Performs other related tasks as needed.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, education or related human service field; or in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting required.Professional Licensure/Certifications: NoneJob Knowledge, Skills & Experience:Experience working with Children/adolescents and families is requiredExperience with care coordination is a plusExcellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related softwareBilingual is preferredOther Requirements:Driving Requirements: Valid Illinois Drivers' License in good standing and a vehicle are requiredAuto Insurance: Proof of valid auto insuranceEquipment (list equipment required to perform the duties of the position, i.e., computers, lifts, vans….): computer, signature pad, cell phone, fax machine, copierWorking Conditions: Position requires CCSI to be actively providing services in-person, in the community the home, at school, or at office). Remote work can be performed when in-person services are declined when not actively meeting with clients.Travel: CCSI will be required to travel to locations in the community to host/attend child & family tea meetings, meet with clients and families and attend any required trainings and program/organization meetingSalary: $60,000-$65,000Benefits:Paid vacationPaid Sick Time12 Paid HolidaysMedicalDentalVision403(b) PlanLife InsuranceLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance program (EAP)Family medical leaveTuition reimbursementBenefit options and eligibility vary by Fulltime and Part-time positions.
Compensation within the posted salary range varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and performance at the time of the offer