CAPIT Care Coordinator

Penny Lane Centers; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Penny Lane Centers is seeking a CAPIT Care Coordinator to provide case management, parenting education, linkages, referrals, and ongoing support to CAPIT clients. The role collaborates with program staff to assess, support, and link clients to community services while documenting all services per DCFS standards and Penny Lane Centers guidelines.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. The position requires teamwork, flexibility, time management, independence, and a

Qualifications

• Must possess at least one of the following: BA or BS in Counseling or Psychology plus four years' experience in the provision of services to low income and ethnically diverse clients; or
• MSW, MFT, MS, or MA in counseling or psychology, or be a certified drug counselor, plus four years' experience in the provision of services to low income and ethnically diverse clients.
• Bilingual Spanish required (verbal and written skillset).
• Valid California driver's license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

BA/BS in Counseling or Psychology

MSW/MFT/MS/MA in Counseling or Psychology

Job description

Job Summary

The Child Abuse Prevention Intervention Treatment (CAPIT) Care Coordinator provides case management, parenting education, linkages, referrals, and other ongoing support to CAPIT clients. The CAPIT Care Coordinator works collaboratively with the program staff to assess, support, and link clients to needed community services. The CAPIT Care Coordinator documents all services according to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) standards and Penny Lane Centers documentation guidelines.

The CAPIT Care Coordinator demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills with clients, community members, outside agencies, and colleagues. The Care Coordinator maintains a calm, ethical, and professional demeanor in clients' homes and schools. Effective teamwork, collaboration, and care coordination with Penny Lane Centers staff, DCFS, DMH, and other partners are essential. This role requires flexibility, strong time management, the ability to work independently, and excellent customer care skills.

The CAPIT Care Coordinator follows all Penny Lane Centers policies and procedures regarding the Heart Centered Culture, cultural sensitivity, and cultural awareness. The CAPIT Care Coordinator supports the agency's mission and vision in their interaction with children, youth, families, and partner agencies.

Requirements

• Must possess at least one of the following: BA or BS in Counseling or Psychology plus four years' experience in the provision of services to low income and ethnically diverse clients; or
• MSW, MFT, MS, or MA in counseling or psychology, or be a certified drug counselor, plus four years' experience in the provision of services to low income and ethnically diverse clients.
• Bilingual Spanish required (verbal and written skillset).
• Valid California driver's license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location

Lancaster, CA

Salary Range

$25.91 - $33.77 per hour

Additional $2.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.

Benefits

Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy' child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.