Care Coordinator

Northshore Home Health Care; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible work options

Community-based travel

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a Care Coordinator to support children with developmental, physical, or emotional disabilities through the CLTS Waiver Program. You will act as the primary contact for families, conducting assessments, developing service plans, coordinating services, and maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities include assessments, individualized plans, family-centered meetings, and timely record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health or human services.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children in the target population.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer applications.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Bi-lingual fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized service plans.
• Coordinate and authorize services aligned with plans.
• Facilitate family-centered team meetings with service providers.
• Maintain detailed client records and documentation.
• Support access to services to promote safety and well-being.
• Travel within the community and participate in trainings.
• Testify at legal proceedings when required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Documentation

EHR proficiency

Driver's license

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or human services

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

We are seeking a Care Coordinator to support children with developmental, physical, or emotional disabilities through the Children's Long Term Support (CLTS) Waiver Program.

Role Overview:

The Care Coordinator acts as the primary contact for families, facilitating access to services that promote safety and well-being. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing and authorizing individualized service plans, coordinating services, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Key Duties:

• Perform functional assessments and re-assessments using approved tools
• Develop and implement personalized service plans with families and providers
• Coordinate and authorize services aligned with plans
• Facilitate family-centered team meetings and collaborate with service teams
• Maintain detailed client records and documentation
• Participate in staff development and training activities
• Testify at legal proceedings when required

Direct Service Expectations:

Promote client independence, deliver trauma-informed, family-centered services, utilize evidence-based practices, and ensure accurate time reporting.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a health or human services field
• At least 1 year of experience working with children in the target population
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer applications
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Bi-lingual fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, flexible work options, and community-based travel. The role requires travel within the community and responsiveness in crisis situations.