School Based Care Coordinator

Wellstone; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

RSA retirement with 457b plan

9 paid holidays

PTO up to 15 days

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Wellstone is seeking a School-Based Care Coordinator in Huntsville, AL to support youth and young adults within local school systems. The role involves coordinating services, completing CANS assessments, and liaising with families and providers to ensure continuity of care.

You will develop crisis plans, document thoroughly in the EMR, and report on activities while working a standard Monday–Friday schedule. A human services degree and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human service field or related area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient experience with computers and software usually used in case management.

Responsibilities

• Help youth/young adults live independently, gain employment, and pursue education goals.
• Complete strength-based assessments (CANS).
• Promote involvement of youth, families, and community allies; arrange and broker supports.
• Collaborate with team to achieve goals and ensure meaningful, respectful services.
• Develop crisis and backup plans for each youth/young adult.
• Serve as liaison among youth, families, and service providers; manage EMR data and releases of information.
• Provide psychoeducation to families and practical support.
• Document services thoroughly in the EMR; maintain detailed records.
• Provide information for daily/weekly/monthly reports and meetings.
• Track continuity of care after crisis stabilization; schedule intake appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computers / IT skills

Youth engagement

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science in human services

Job description

Job Description: The School-Based Care Coordinator will work with youth/young adults in both Huntsville City School and Madison County School systems as part of a comprehensive treatment team to address the functioning domains to include working, learning, living, belonging, and healing through a strengths-based process. The Care Coordinator supports the team by specifically identifying resources to assist the youth and family. This position will be working Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.What you'll be doing:Assist with meeting the needs of youth/young adults by facilitating their ability to live independently, obtaining employment, achieve their educational goals, and/or function in the community more effectively.Complete strength-based needs assessments, including the CANS.Promote the involvement of youth/young adults, parents and other natural/community allies by arranging, brokering, and providing necessary support and services.Work collaboratively with team members to ensure that all goals are being achieved.Ensure that services provided are meaningful, respectful and promote self-determination.Participate in the development of crisis and backup support plans for each youth/young adult.Serve as liaison between the youth/young adult, their family members and various service providers to ensure continuity of care, including information for the electronic medical record, such as Releases of Information, demographic data, initial paperwork, financial information, etc.Work alongside families/care givers in providing information and supporting them emotionally and practically and provide psychoeducation.Develop and maintain adequately detailed and accurate documentation of services provided by the care coordinator and record these services in the electronic medical record.Provide accurate information, both orally and written, for daily, weekly and monthly reports/meetings as stipulated by program demands.Track and ensure continuity of care after stabilization of crisis services.Schedule intake appointments.Complete other duties as assigned.This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.What we're looking for:Bachelor of Arts/Science, preferably in a human service fieldExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficient experience with computersEnjoy working with youth/young adultsValid Alabama driver’s license and a suitable automobile to permit the required travel. Must show car insurance equal to or more than the State of Alabama standards for automobile insurance coverageMust become certified as a Care Coordinator (adults and children) by completing ADMH-approved trainingsMust understand and endorse a recovery-oriented approach to providing servicesBenefitsWhat we offer:Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiumsState Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company matchNine (9) paid holidays throughout the yearAbility to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term DisabilityLicensure reimbursementTuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community CollegeWe are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.