We have an incredible opportunity for a Care Coordinator II position at our Rochester, NY location.
Full time position – 40 hours per week 12:00pm – 10:00pm with one weekend day.
As part of the Mobile Crisis Stabilization Team the Care Coordinator 2 will work with Monroe County to help provide support and crisis services to Monroe County Foster Homes in an effort to help prevent placement disruptions and provide stabilization for youth in care. As part of a two-person team, the CC2 triages after hours’ crisis calls from families and responds in person as needed to help deescalate the situation and provide further safety planning. The CC2 provides short term follow up to the family to help ensure the safety plan is effective. In addition, the CC2 will work with youth in foster care facilitate pro-active assessment, safety and behavioral planning, youth skills training
Responsibilities:
- Work as a team member in assessing a youth/family’s needs
- Develop, assess and modify the individual service plan in collaboration with the youth, family and multi-disciplinary treatment team
- Be actively involved in the implementation of a strength-based service plan, including site or home visits and assessments, identify and coordinate collateral resources, recognizing gaps and needs, assess results and communicate with the multi-disciplinary treatment team
- Introduce the One Family program and the Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) model and explain how the program can help families in development of a plan of care for their children.
- Work in close communication with the County Caseworker to advocate for / and support the family to ensure the safety and care of the children.
- Partner with family (and kin) to help identify all needs and safety concerns, as well as the strengths and resources within the family system.
- Meet with family to identify resources, potential care givers and service providers.
- Coordinate all details related to implementation of a family meeting
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, special education, human services or another human services related area of study
- 1+ years of experience working in a youth/family centered mental health/psycho-social treatment environment
- Must have thorough knowledge of the services provided, well developed advocacy skills, and an understanding of payment processes for services
- Must have a valid New York State Driver’s License and meet agency driving and insurance standards
Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You’ll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us. You’ll be so glad you did!
EOE/AA Disability/Veteran
