Wellness Support Coordinator

Childrens Home Society of Florida; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Childrens Home Society of Florida is seeking a Wellness Support Coordinator to facilitate and coordinate school health care referral networks and processes, supporting CHS's mission to provide behavioral health, case management, and early childhood solutions for children and families.

You will collaborate with CPS, school nurses, clinics, and health departments, track referrals, oversee eligibility and billing procedures, and help organize Health & Wellness events across countywide programs.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Counseling, or Nursing.
• Experience with school settings and working with children and families preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate school health care program referrals.
• Track referrals, prepare documentation and data for reporting.
• Collaborate with CPS administration, school nurses, clinics, and behavioral health teams.
• Support health and wellness events for students, staff and community.
• Provide back-up training and assist with program improvements.

Skills

Planning & project management

Oral & written communication

Collaboration & coaching

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Counseling or Nursing

Job description

Job Category: Community Solutions/Schools

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

The Wellness Support Coordinator facilitates, coordinates and tracks the school health care programs referral network and processes. Overall, the Wellness Support Coordinator contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history !
• Growth and professional development opportunities

1. Facilitates, coordinates and tracks the school health care programs referral network and processes.

• Serve as the point of contact between CPS administration, school nurse, medical clinic, behavioral health department and other health related agencies/departments providing services.
• Serve as entry point to the Community Partnership School for students and parents.
• Supervise and coordinate all medical clinic referrals, including health, dental, vision and mental health referrals.
• Participate in Intervention Team meetings to provide information on behavioral interventions and relevant referrals as needed.
• Track and follow up on all referrals made in and out of school.
• Establish referral network/linkages with outside agencies.
• Record professional assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Participate in crisis intervention.
• Implement and oversee eligibility, billing and other reimbursement procedures.
• Participate in the quality improvement process.
• Coordinate Health & Wellness events for students, staff & community.
• Submit all documentation in a timely manner (data, trackers, etc.)
• Possible direct transport or arrange for transportation of clients.

2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.

• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
• Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
• Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Job Qualifications

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Counseling or Nursing from an accredited university in a related field, required
• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire is required, along with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

Experience:

• One year post-bachelor experience working with children and families, required
• Experience working in a school setting, preferred

Knowledge of:

• STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS | PREVENTION SERVICES

Skills and Proficiency in:

• Planning, project management, organization and time management
• Oral and written communication, including presentation and platform
• Collaboration, teamwork, consulting, facilitation, coaching and mentoring
• Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to:

• Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results.
• Handle confidential information appropriately
• Lead groups, analyze needs, carry out directives, and communicate effectively
• Work effectively with adolescents, families, professionals and other personnel from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds
• Learn computer skills sufficient to perform all essential functions
• Make home visits and travel, if needed
• Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visithttps://info.flclearinghouse.com

Together, good can be done.

Travel Required

Yes . County Wide

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