Care Coordinator

Kids for the Future; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Care Coordinator to provide care coordination for clients and families in Kansas. You will work with the treatment team to assess needs, collect vital data, and connect individuals with community resources throughout treatment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and advocacy with a trauma‑informed, client‑centered approach to support successful transitions in care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services or equivalent work experience and education.
• High school diploma required.
• Must pass KBI, DCF Central Registry and all background investigations.
• Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license, good driving record, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination services to individuals and families based on assessed needs.
• Collaborate with treatment team members including families and community partners.
• Administer NOMs and health screening at admission and intervals.
• Document assessments and data in accordance with program expectations.
• Support transitions and coordinate information for next steps in treatment.
• Advocate for persons served and promote trauma‑informed care.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Teamwork

Accountability

Reliability

Adaptability

Time management

MS Office

Critical thinking

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human services

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Location 330 SW Oakley Ave,Topeka, KS, 66606,United States
• Base Pay $23.00 / Hour
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others No

Description

RN-$35.87/hour

LPN-$25.63/hour

Base-$23.00/hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary function of the Care Coordinator is to provide care coordination, in accordance with CCBHC certification criteria, for persons served and their families. The Care Coordinator is responsible for outpatient primary care screening and monitoring, gathering vital data to determine health care needs, providing support and connecting individuals with community resources throughout the course of treatment. This position also serves as a member of the individual’s care team, collaborating with a variety of providers throughout the community. The Care Coordinator is committed to providing high quality service and promoting easy access to care, including transitions, at all levels. This also includes administration and collection of data, using the NationalOutcomesMeasures(NOMs) tool, as required. This position requires an individual to be adaptive, organized, self-motivated and professional with a wide range of people in a variety of settings. Care Coordinators are expected to work both independently and collaboratively and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provision of care coordination services to individuals and families, based on assessed needs.
• Ongoing collaboration with treatment team members, including individuals, families, direct care providers and community partners throughout the course of treatment.
• Facilitatecollateralcommunicationbetweenpersons served,supportstaff,directcareproviders,andthe community to achieve desired outcomes.
• Facilitate and support persons served to ensure successful transitions throughout the course of treatment.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships within agency departments and in the community setting, through participation in activities and events.
• Administer the NOMs , Social Drivers of Health Screening, Health Screening at admission and other specified intervals.
• Assessment and documentation of vitals at admission and other specified intervals.
• Documentation of all assessment datainaccordance with program expectations .
• Collaboratewithall treatment teammembers regular
• Ensure persons served haveallnecessaryinformationtocompletenextstepsintreatmentpriorto leaving the building after initial appointments.
• Activeandtimelyparticipationinalladministrativeandtreatmentteammeetingsforpurposeof case review, case assignments, and individual planning.
• Documentationistimely,current,andaccuratelyreflectsservice provisionandresponse to those services.
• Actasanadvocateforpersons served.Thisincludesidentifyinggapsanddeveloping proposals for meeting needs and accessing resources and services.
• Work as part of an integrated treatment team collaborating with the individual served, family members or others they want involved in their treatment and other treatment team members (internal and external) to help support the individual in their treatment and recovery.
• Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence.
• Approach interactions with individuals served and colleagues with a trauma sensitive lens
• Provide services that are recovery oriented, and person and family centered, utilizing a strengths-based approach.
• Provide services to meet the whole health needs of individuals served.
• Utilize appropriate assessment instruments to help monitor the progress of individuals served and ensure necessary services are received in the appropriate intensity and duration.
• Utilize Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) as appropriate.
• Respectanddemonstrateabilitytomaintainthe confidentiality of persons served.
• SupportandactivelypromotethevisionandmissionofFamilyServiceandGuidanceCenterand the philosophy of the strengths perspective.
• OtherdutiesasnecessaryorrequiredforthefulfillmentoftheCCBHCprogram,SAMHSAgrant, or other strategic initiatives.

Other Duties

• Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence
• Approach interactions with individuals served and colleagues with a trauma sensitive lens
• Acts as an ambassador of the agency in the community setting, which may include doing public educational and informational presentations.
• Support and actively promote the vision and mission of the agency and the philosophy of the strengths perspective
• Completes required trainings
• Other duties as assigned, as qualified and trained for.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure:

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services field or be equivalently qualified by work experience or a combination of work experience and education.
• High school diploma required.
• Must successfully pass the KBI, DCF Central Registry and all background investigations.
• Must possess a valid state of Kansas Driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Experience:

• Familiarity with the Community Mental Health System in Kansas and admissions preferred.
• Experience working with vulnerable/marginalized populations preferred.
• Experience with interviewing and the intake process preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Effectivecommunicationskills(verbaland written)
• Customerfocused(internaland external)
• Team - orientedandabilitytogetalongwith others
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Demonstrates Adaptability/Flexibility
• Strong timemanagement and organizational skills
• ProficiencyinMSOfficeSuitewithabilitytolearnother softwareprogramsasnecessary
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Culturally respectful

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

O (Occasionally) Positionrequiresthisactivityupto33%ofthetime(0-2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Positionrequiresthisactivityfrom33%-66%ofthetime(2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Positionrequiresthisactivitymorethan66%ofthetime(5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

• Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (F)
• Walk (F) 11-20 lbs. (O)
• Sit (F) 21-50 lbs. (O)
• Manually Manipulate (O) 51-100 lbs. (O)
• Reach Above Shoulder (O)
• Climb (O) Push/Pull
• Crawl (N) 12 lbs. or less (F)
• Squat or Kneel (O) 26-40 lbs. (O)

Other Physical Requirements Must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the office setting.Positionmayrequiretheabilitytousephysicalholding(MAB) withchildrenandadolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office/deskwork. Frequent interruptions are expected.