Care Coordinator - Tukwila, United States - Seneca Family of Agencies
Description
OverviewAre you looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families? We are hiring a
Care Coordinator
for our Wraparound Intensive Services ( WISe ) Program to ensure children and families receive culturally responsive mental health services.
The
Care Coordinator for our WISe Program
coordinates services and planning for children and families referred and screened into the WISe program in
Tacoma, Tukwila and Pierce County
areas . As a
Care Coordinator , you will guide, develop, implement, and monitor individual case plans and Child Family Team (CFT) to ensure client and family voice.
This role will guide their team through the WISe process and phases and hold the central point of communication between the WISe team and the client.
Services will be provided almost exclusively in the community:in families' homes, foster homes, schools, etc. The primary role is to ensure that all parties work together toward stability for the child and family.
Responsibilities include:
direct services to children and families, including care coordinating/linkage functions, maintenance of case records and progress notes, work as a part of a multidisciplinary team, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The
WISe
program provides comprehensive behavior health supports to youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs.
The program's goal is to help youth thrive in their homes and communities and assist in helping them meet the goals they have identified.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply.
Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
ResponsibilitiesBuild, plan, facilitate and communicate Child and Family Team (CFT) meeting details with WISe team members, clients and families
Maintain a caseload of clients
Ensure to incorporate the input and needs of the youth when forming the team
Establish and sustain an influential team culture by inviting CFT members to propose, discuss, and accept ground rules for working together
Over time, work to transition facilitation to allow for youth and/or family members to be facilitators of their meetings
Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers
Utilize consensus-building techniques to meet the needs of the youth and family
Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate
Maintain team focus on the scope of work for the progress/movement toward transition, acknowledging and celebrate successes and changes
Stay abreast of all up-to-date Cross System Care Plans for each client and any other related documentation
Willing to respond to crises and be part of a rotating on-call system
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling
Must be 21 years of age or older
In person work and required travel throughout Pierce County
Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other state or federal requirements
Own vehicle; valid Washington Driver's License and insurability by Seneca's automobileinsurance carrier
Ability to work as part of and supervise a multidisciplinary team
Experience in WISe or other WRAP programs
Strong coordination, organizational and writing skills
Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends
Bilingual skills are preferred
Proof of COVID vaccination and booster
Schedule
Full-time.
10:00 am- 6:00 pm
Mon-Fri. Flexibility with daily schedule required.
Benefits
Starting salary at $ $26.19 hourly, actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
$500 sign-on bonus
Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
Salary increases each year
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
50% paid premiums for dependents
403b retirement plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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