Adolescent Treatment Services Coordinator

DelDOT; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The DelDOT Child and Family Care Coordination (CFCC) unit seeks an Adolescent Treatment Services Coordinator to engage families, assist in developing care plans, and link youth with behavioral health resources. You will coordinate services, monitor progress, and provide updates to relevant systems, including court when applicable.

Some work hours may extend beyond 8:00am–4:30pm. Responsibilities include treatment and discharge planning, aftercare design, family interviews, home visits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
• Six months experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs.
• Six months experience in making recommendations as part of a clients service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Participates in treatment planning and discharge planning in conjunction with the facility personnel as well as with members of other involved agencies to insure that the treatment results in the expeditious release of the adolescent patient.
• Designs the aftercare treatment plans and referring clients to appropriate outpatient treatment facilities, community support systems, and/or residential treatment facilities and insures that the discharge recommendations and aftercare plans are carried out.
• Interacts with clients' families interviewing members, observing family dynamics, assessing strengths or dysfunctions and adapts aftercare treatment plan to reflect their needs as well as those of the client.
• Provides direct supportive services including home visits, individual and family counseling as well as family crisis intervention.
• Monitors the outpatient treatment components to insure progress and resolve any problems that might arise.
• Develops and maintains a 'bank' of community resources to provide the necessary services for the adolescent and family.
• Prepares monthly statistical, narrative and court reports, as required detailing caseload activities.
• Prepares progress notes on each client. Participates in staff meetings.
• Makes formal presentations before community groups, schools and/or professional organizations.

Skills

Case management

Interpreting laws & policies

Narrative report writing

Driver's license

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field

Job description

Summary Statement

This position is located within the Child and Family Care Coordination (CFCC) unit and works with youth with more intensive behavioral health treatment needs and their families. This position focuses on engaging families by assisting them in developing a plan of care for their child(ren); identifying, referring, and linking to appropriate behavioral health treatment; leveraging natural and community supports; coordinating services, monitoring progress, and providing updates to other systems including Court when applicable. The work hours may occasionally extend beyond the traditional 8:00am - 4:30pm workday.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Participates in treatment planning and discharge planning in conjunction with the facility personnel as well as with members of other involved agencies to insure that the treatment results in the expeditious release of the adolescent patient.
• Designs the aftercare treatment plans and referring clients to appropriate outpatient treatment facilities, community support systems, and/or residential treatment facilities and insures that the discharge recommendations and aftercare plans are carried out.
• Interacts with clients' families interviewing members, observing family dynamics, assessing strengths or dysfunctions and adapts aftercare treatment plan to reflect their needs as well as those of the client.
• Provides direct supportive services including home visits, individual and family counseling as well as family crisis intervention.
• Monitors the outpatient treatment components to insure progress and resolve any problems that might arise.
• Develops and maintains a 'bank' of community resources to provide the necessary services for the adolescent and family.
• Prepares monthly statistical, narrative and court reports, as required detailing caseload activities.
• Prepares progress notes on each client. Participates in staff meetings.
• Makes formal presentations before community groups, schools and/or professional organizations.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Adolescent Treatment Services Coordinator

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
• Six months experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs.
• Six months experience in making recommendations as part of a clients service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail]. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.