Wellness Support Coordinator I

Children’s Home Society of Florida; Gainesville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Generous paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Children's Home Society of Florida seeks a Wellness Support Coordinator to facilitate, coordinate, and track school health care program referrals, connecting CPS administration, school nurse, medical clinic, and behavioral health teams to ensure timely services for students and families.

The role emphasizes contributing to a positive work environment, staying current on job-related issues, participating in departmental meetings and training, and adhering to CHS policies.

Qualifications

• 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, along with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates, coordinates and tracks the school health care programs referral network and processes.
• Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment; participate in departmental meetings, training and education, and the CHS quality process.

Skills

Program coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Children's Home Society of Florida

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 Coordinatorcontributes 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.

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Primary Job Functions

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.
• Utilize data management system for proper documentation.
• 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

Competencies

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, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com