Community Resource and Relations Manager - Chicago, United States - Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc.

Description

Basic Function: Under the supervision of the Pathways to Success Program Manager of Ada S. McKinley, The Community Resource and Relations Manager is responsible for identifying and collaborating with existing local community networks throughout the CCSO's DSAs and in surrounding DSAs.

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Reports To: Clinical Program Manager

Supervisees: N/A

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

Pathways Collaboration

Support care coordinators and ensure that they understand how to access community networks and resources, as well as add information about community networks to the CCSO Community Resource Directory.
Connect with each of the networks to gain understanding of the services and/or supports that the networks provide, individuals typically served and any requirements that must be met to receive services and/or supports from the networks.
Attend network meetings and events, as needed, to ensure that all network participants are aware of the services provided by the CCSO.
Interact with referral sources/other partners to develop connections among community options and the CCSO for enrolled youth.
Identify community options for wraparound staff to support the implementation of the plan of care for each enrolled youth.
Assist community networks and resources in providing a welcoming atmosphere for families involved in wraparound.
Facilitate quarterly meetings with all identified service providers and networks that are willing to participate to discuss existing services and/or supports and areas for improvement in service availability.
Individual consultations with staff as needed.
Facilitate monthly meetings with staff.

Reporting and Data Entry

Submit a report detailing the strengths and areas for improvement discussed in the quarterly meetings bi-annually to HFS.
Complete and update the HFS Community Network Assessment spreadsheet weekly.
Manage and update the CCSO Community Resource directory weekly and ensure that the information regarding the networks is included in the CCSO Community Resource Directory.
Complete mental health assessments and treatment plans for CCSO enrolled youth.

Trauma Informed Center of Care/Community Relations Management

Seek out and create community-based partnerships.
Support staff in accessing a network of resources.
Promote a positive connection between the stakeholders and providers.
Engage and participate in community resource and networking events.
Conduct individual consultations with staff as needed when attempting to identify resources for person served.
Facilitate monthly meetings with Case Management Staff.
Manage accessibility of resource spreadsheet to ensure access for all BHCS.