Childrens Coordinator (Ppw) Jobs

Job Details

Job Location

Pembroke Pines - 1633 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$21.63 - $21.63 Hourly

Description

Position Summary:

The individual in this position acts as the primary consumer advocate, keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the consumer and family internally and through external referral.

Essential Job Functions

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Conduct Needs Assessments

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Develop Service Plans in collaboration with the consumer and family

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Conduct monthly Service Plan Reviews

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Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, Joint

Commission standards, and agency policies and procedures

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Conduct individual case management sessions, as needed

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Perform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance at external appointments (e.g., court appearances, etc.), as needed

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Provide the consumer and family with referrals and linkage to community-based services, as needed

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Prepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned consumers for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.

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Coordinate consumer and family care with the treatment team and involved external providers

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Responsible for the development of the discharge plan in coordination with other treatment team members

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Arrange transportation for consumers, as needed

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Assure implementation of and adherence to the behavioral management system, including providing behavioral consequences, motivational incentives, and learning experiences for the consumer

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Participate in Case Conference

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Provides transportation for consumers as needed.

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Participate in meetings and attend trainings as required and requested

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Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality

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Participate in performance improvement activities

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Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of

WestCare Foundation.

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Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

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Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling,

Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field is required.

Experience And Competencies

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A minimum two (2) years of related experience providing case management and/or care coordination services preferred.

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Bilingual preferred.

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Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is

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required;

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Must have familiarity of Broward county

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Must have availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

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Maintains confidential files and records.

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Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of trauma

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Ability to prioritize and organize competing consumer and family needs

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Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment

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Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services

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Demonstrates ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and populations

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Demonstrates respect for individual’s cultural and ethnic values when conducting assessments, developing service plans, and providing services

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Knowledge and application of psychopathology theory

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Knowledge in the understanding of Motivational Interviewing, Motivational

Enhancement Therapy, Comprehensive, Continuous Integrated System of Care (CCISC), and Trauma-Informed Care

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Knowledge of the inter-relationship between substance abuse and mental health

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disorders

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The ability to assess the individual’s growth and development relative to normative

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development for his/her chronological age, including physical, emotional, cognitive,

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educational, and social development

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The ability to conceptualize cases within a developmental framework for the purpose of service planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning

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The ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and communicate with internal and external providers

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The ability to counsel individuals and families in the achievement of objectives through the exploration of a problem and its ramifications; the examination of attitudes and feelings; the consideration of alternative solutions; and decision-making

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The ability to determine eligibility of a consumer’s admission

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The ability to identify and evaluate an individual’s strengths, barriers, problems, and needs for the development of a Service Plan

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The ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate

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Problem, and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as

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needed

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The ability to identify the needs of a consumer and family that cannot be met by the agency and to assist the consumer/family to utilize the support systems and community resources available

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The ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug use, mental health problems, and the available services and resources

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The ability to provide service planning through the identification and prioritization of problems needing resolution; the development of goals and objectives for the consumer which are expressed in behavioral and measurable terms; and the ability to negotiate goals and objectives with the consumer and the family

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Understanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct

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Understanding of family dynamics, family roles, and family structure

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Understanding of issues related to cultural identity, ethnic background, age, developmental level, gender and sexual orientation in prevention, intervention and treatment.

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Understanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities

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Understands that different cultural and ethnic groups have different perceptions of health, wellness, behavioral health, and preventive health services

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Understands that different cultures define and perceive family and its importance differently

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Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma

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Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including:

physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence

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Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values

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Knowledge of Incident Reporting

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Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality

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Familiarity with WestCare services and programs

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Demonstrates a high degree of dependability.

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Maintains a good attendance record.

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Observes working hours

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Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor

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Works independently with minimal supervision

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Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job

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Work time is always productive

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Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies

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Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.

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Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.

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Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.

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Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision

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Maintains a positive attitude toward work

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Ensures and maintains a safe working environment.

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Work area is clean and orderly.

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Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures.

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Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures

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Presents a positive personal image

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Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor

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CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.