About the job

Who we are looking for:

Are you the Intensive Care Coordinator we've been looking for? Our community service agency provides high fidelity wraparound services for Boston-based youth who struggle with emotional disturbance. We provide support to youth under the age of 21 as they and their families identify and pursue their goals. In this role, you will facilitate a comprehensive care planning process that values the family's voice and preferences. You will actively engage other professionals in the fields of child welfare, special education, juvenile justice and mental health as you facilitate a collaborative care planning process on behalf of youth and their families.

JRI provides the training so that:

• you will be able to facilitate Care Planning Teams; coordinate multiple services/supports for MassHealth-enrolled children and youth under the age of 21 who struggle with emotional/behavioral health needs.
• you will serve as liaison with individuals, partnering agencies, and supportive programs or services to guide the care of youth.
• you will identify and assist families in accessing available services and promote the youth in successful engagement.
• you will provide culturally competent, trauma informed, wrap-around services that center the needs of the youth.
• you will support parents and caregivers in learning effective advocacy skills.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
• Generous paid time off starting with 19 PTO days for full time employees in your first year plus 11 paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.R
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work or other related field required.
• Must have daily access to reliable, insured vehicle and active Driver’s License.
• Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule to accomodate client need.
• Experience navigating child/family-serving systems and working collaboratively with state agencies, consumer advocacy groups, and/or behavioral health facilities is preferred.
• Experience in working with and advocating for children/families with serious emotional/behavioral health needs is preferred.
• Knowledge of Wraparound systems of care and child welfare is preferred.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jamaica Plain, MA 02130