Child Welfare Care Coordinator - Bilingual Preferred

The Home for Little Wanderers; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health and Dental Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers, Chelsea, MA, is seeking an Intensive Care Coordinator at the bachelor’s level. This full-time role focuses on coordinating care for youth and families across medical, educational, and therapeutic services.

Responsibilities include performing initial assessments, developing care plans, coordinating with providers, and ensuring timely documentation. Fluency in a second language is preferred, with a strong commitment to equity and family advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience navigating child/family-serving systems and advocating for families involved with behavioral health systems.
• Must maintain Massachusetts CANS certification.
• Fluency in a second language such as Spanish, Portugese, or Haitian Creole preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationships that support child and family growth.
• Identify and assist youth and families to obtain and monitor delivery of available services.
• Perform initial assessments and develop, implement, and monitor Individual Care Plans and Transition Plans.
• Maintain relationships with local providers to facilitate referrals and coordinated care.
• Communicate with clients and providers; schedule and attend case conference meetings.

Skills

Advocacy

Child/Family systems experience

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health field

Massachusetts CANS certification

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers, Chelsea, MA, is seeking an Intensive Care Coordinator at the bachelor’s level. This full-time role focuses on coordinating care for youth and families across medical, educational, and therapeutic services.

Responsibilities include performing initial assessments, developing care plans, coordinating with providers, and ensuring timely documentation. Fluency in a second language is preferred, with a strong commitment to equity and family advocacy.