Coordination and Access Supervisor

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Care Coordination Director to lead a team of Care Coordinators and Care Managers serving children, adults, and families facing abuse, violence, trauma, and complex psychosocial needs. You will collaborate with clinical, legal, medical, research, home visiting, housing, forensic, and community partners to ensure seamless intake through stabilization.

The role emphasizes trauma‑informed practice, staff supervision, onboarding, training, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensure (e.g., LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC), preferred.
• Three years of experience in care coordination or related human services field; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to Care Coordinators and ensures alignment with TCFSH protocols, policies, and best practices.
• Ensure timely and effective coordination of services, including referrals, follow-up, and documentation.
• Provide onboarding and ongoing training to staff, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care, safety planning, and resource navigation.
• Support staff in addressing complex client needs, including high-risk and crisis situations.
• Track program metrics and outcomes, supporting continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Support implementation of organizational initiatives.
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve access and service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Care coordination

Trauma-informed care

Staff training

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interagency collaboration

Staff coaching

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counselling, Public Health, or related field

Master’s Degree, preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Leads a team of Care Coordinators/Care Managers who serve children, adults, and families experiencing abuse, violence, trauma, and other complex psychosocial needs. Collaborates closely with clinical, legal, medical, research, home visiting, housing, forensic, and community partners to ensure families experience a seamless continuum of care from intake through stabilization.

Overview

Leads a team of Care Coordinators/Care Managers who serve children, adults, and families experiencing abuse, violence, trauma, and other complex psychosocial needs. Collaborates closely with clinical, legal, medical, research, home visiting, housing, forensic, and community partners to ensure families experience a seamless continuum of care from intake through stabilization.

Job Description

Leads a team of Care Coordinators/Care Managers who serve children, adults, and families experiencing abuse, violence, trauma, and other complex psychosocial needs. Collaborates closely with clinical, legal, medical, research, home visiting, housing, forensic, and community partners to ensure families experience a seamless continuum of care from intake through stabilization.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct supervision to Care Coordinators and Care Navigators and ensures alignment with The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) protocols, policies, and best practices.


• Ensure timely and effective coordination of services, including referrals, follow-up, and documentation.


• Provide onboarding and ongoing training to staff, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care, safety planning, and resource navigation.


• Support staff in addressing complex client needs, including high-risk and crisis situations.


• Track program metrics and outcomes, supporting continuous quality improvement efforts.


• Support implementation of organizational initiatives.


• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve access and service delivery.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counselling, Public Health, or related field, required.


• Master’s Degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement

Licensure (e.g., LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC), preferred.

Skills

• Ability to develop and implement an integrated care coordination model across TCFSH programs.


• Ability to establish standardized workflows, referral pathways, and care management protocols.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to team members, healthcare providers, and families in a professional and tactful manner.


• Ability to coach team members through change, provide constructive feedback and recognition, delegate tasks effectively, and make informed decisions.


• Ability to foster collaboration and build positive working relationships within the team.


• Ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse age groups and backgrounds.


• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.


• Ability to ensure services are trauma-informed, survivor-centered, culturally responsive, and equitable.


• Ability to promote continuous quality improvement and evidence-informed practices.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.

Experience

• Three years of experience in care coordination, case management, or a related human services field, required.


• Prior supervisory or team lead experience, preferred.


• Demonstrated experience working with individuals impacted by trauma, family violence, or complex social needs.


• Experience in healthcare, child welfare, domestic violence, or community-based settings.


• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR), preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing

FREQUENTLY: Depth perception, Sitting, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use

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