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Summary

The Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all services and supports identified in the ICP.

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)

Compensation is determined by factors to include evaluating internal equity, individual experience and job value, and aligning with current external market pay to ensure fairness and competitiveness.

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Conducting a comprehensive, home-based assessment inclusive of the CANS and other tools as determined necessary, which occurs in the youth’s home or another location.
Identifying with the family-appropriate members of the CPT
Developing and implement a youth- and family-centered ICP in collaboration with the family and collaterals
Developing a risk management/safety plan in collaboration with the family and collaterals
Maintaining regular contact with the family, youth (where appropriate), and other relevant persons in the youth’s life (collaterals)
Facilitating CPT meetings
Maintaining face-to-face contact with the youth and family, as determined by the youth and family and members of the CPT
Identify and develop with the family natural supports
Assisting with system navigation
Providing family education, advocacy, and support
Identifies and actively assists the youth and family to obtain and monitor the delivery of available services including medical, educational, social, therapeutic, or other services
Monitoring, reviewing, and updating the ICP to reflect the changing needs of the youth and family
Provide after-hours phone support to address urgent child or family crises. Arrange or provide home visit support services after-hours as needed to address urgent child or family crises.
Maintain communicating with the ICP Team members and convene with ICP Team at least quarterly to review and revise the ICP.
Coordinate services with state agencies, the school system, primary care, and other service providers as indicated on the ICP.
Prepare all necessary reports and documentation of services, including authorizations, Individual Care Plans, and evaluation data.
Performs other duties as required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience

Care Coordinators must be Master’s level or Bachelor’s level, be experienced in navigating any of the child/family–serving systems and have experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems. Care Coordinators must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and an automobile. Care Coordinators must be certified in the Massachusetts CANS. Availability during evening/weekend hours is required.

Cultural Competency Qualifications:

Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Travel Required

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings

Benefits:

Benefit eligible at 20+ hours
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2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year
10 paid holidays
401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
FREE CEU's and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.