Care Coordinator

Southwest Human Development; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) employer contribution

Job summary

Southwest Human Development is seeking a Care Coordinator for the Birth to Five Center of Excellence to guide families through enrollment, assessment, and treatment planning while coordinating with providers to ensure continuity of care.

You will develop integrated care plans, maintain records, and identify service needs to enhance early childhood outcomes, working in a collaborative, trauma-informed team environment and supporting families from birth to five.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Family and Human Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field is required.
• Knowledge of child development, disabilities and behavioral health is required.
• Home visiting experience is required.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Arizona driver's license are required.
• Experience with young children birth to five and their families with developmental delays and/or behavioral health is preferred.
• Experience conducting intake assessments for young children and coordination of services is preferred.
• Experience using family-centered, team-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed service delivery models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explain comprehensive services offered by the Birth to Five Center of Excellence (COE).
• Complete an initial enrollment assessment to help plan the child’s comprehensive evaluation.
• Develop integrated care plans tailored to the child’s needs.
• Write intake reports for the evaluating psychologist and psychiatrist.
• Coordinate and collaborate with families and providers throughout evaluation, assessment, and treatment planning.
• Maintain and update the child’s medical records and discharge plans.
• Meet agency, program, and contractual timelines.
• Coordinate, provide or refer to needed treatment through warm hand-offs.
• Support the family through the evaluation, assessment, and treatment process.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Behavioral health knowledge

Home visiting experience

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Make a difference from day one

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Why candidates love working here

• Contribute to meaningful work that helps children and families build strong foundations for the future.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, and 401(k) employer contribution every paycheck.
• Build your future with access to learning, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven culture where your work truly matters.
• Join a Great Place to Work® Certified organization, with a culture shaped by employee feedback and built on trust, support, and collaboration.

Job title: Care Coordinator - Birth to Five Center of Excellence

Join a team dedicated to supporting young children and their families through comprehensive behavioral health services. As a Care Coordinator at the Birth to Five Center of Excellence, you'll guide families through enrollment, assessment, and treatment planning, collaborate with providers, facilitate Child and Family Team meetings, and ensure continuity of care. This role is key in developing integrated care plans, maintaining medical records, and identifying service needs to enhance early childhood outcomes. This is a 32-hour per week position.

In This Role, You Will:

• Explain comprehensive services offered by the Birth to Five Center of Excellence (COE).
• Complete an initial enrollment assessment (Birth to Five, Social Determinants of Health, etc.) to help plan the child’s comprehensive evaluation which includes the identification of risk factors.
• Help develop integrated care plans that are appropriate to the individual child’s needs.
• Write intake reports for the evaluating psychologist and psychiatrist.
• Support the family through the evaluation, assessment, and treatment planning process.
• Assess and monitor child and family needs on an ongoing basis.
• Complete reassessments and updates service plans as needed.
• Uphold continuity of care.
• Facilitate Child Family Team meeting.
• Meet agency, program, and contractual timelines.
• Collaborate and coordinate care with other service providers and community partners.
• Coordinate, provide or refer to needed treatment through warm hand-offs.
• Maintain the behavior health medical record.
• Develop, implement, and document discharge plans.
• Identify and document unmet service needs for expansion of existing services and development of new programs.

What It Takes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Family and Human Development, Early Childhood Education, or other related developmental or behavioral health fields required.
• Knowledge of child development, disabilities and behavioral health required.
• Home visiting experience required.
• Experience working with young children ages birth to five and their families with a wide range of developmental delays and/or behavioral health preferred.
• Experience conducting intake assessments for young children and coordination of services preferred.
• Experience using family-centered, team-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed service delivery models preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Arizona driver's license are required.
• Emphasis on team collaboration and relationship-based practice required.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card OR must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Southwest Human Development is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for our employees and the communities we serve.

Learn More About Working With Us

Our core values reflect our commitment to children, families, caregivers, and the communities we serve. They guide how we work, how we support one another, and how we grow as a team. Learn more about our values and benefits here.

Experience

Required

• Knowledge of child development, disabilities and behavioral health required.
• Home visiting experience required.

Preferred

• Experience working with young children ages birth to five and their families with a wide range of developmental delays and/or behavioral health preferred.
• Experience conducting intake assessments for young children and coordination of services preferred.
• Experience using family-centered, team-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed service delivery models preferred.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Human Development and Learning or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Auto Ins Certificate
• CPR and First Aid Cert
• DES Criminal Affidavit
• Driver License
• Fingerprint Card Level 1
• FPC DPS Verification

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