Youth Care Coordinator - Child Trauma Specialist

Family & Children's Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

34 paid days off

Job summary

Family & Children's Services in Tulsa seeks a Youth Care Coordinator to provide targeted support services within youth-centered Systems of Care (SOC). You will coordinate mental health and community services for children and families affected by trauma, aiming to prevent out-of-home placements and wrap families with resources.

You will engage in case management, individual and group rehabilitation, wellness and care coordination, working with youth in homes and communities while involving the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or human sciences from an accredited university.
• Minimum of one-year experience working with juveniles in the mental health field or related social service field.
• Specialized training and/or certification in mental health services or related field (e.g., Juvenile Case Management Certification).
• Ability to see, hear and speak clearly to interact with staff, consumers, families, administration and the community, in person and on the telephone.
• Must possess a Driver's License and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office; mileage reimbursement provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support services with youth-centered Systems of Care (SOC).
• Coordinate mental health and community services for children and families impacted by trauma.
• Engage in case management, individual/group rehabilitation, wellness and care coordination.
• Work with youth in homes/communities while incorporating the whole family in treatment options.

Skills

Juvenile experience

Communication skills

Driving/travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or human sciences

Juvenile Case Management Certification

Job description

Payrate $55,000/year!

Full benefit package plus up to 34 Paid Days off to start! Now accepting applications for a Youth Care Coordinator to provide targeted support services with youth-centered Systems of Care (SOC). SOC coordinates mental health and community services with the needs of children and families impacted by trauma by preventing out-of-home placements and encircling families with support and resources. Services include; case management, individual/group rehabilitation, wellness and care coordination. Family & Children's Services is Oklahoma's leading provider of behavioral health care and family services and our Youth Care Coordinators work with youth in their homes/communities while incorporating the entire family in treatment options. SOC is designed to focus on children's strengths, age and cultural heritage and wraparound services to strengthen healthy home, school and family experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social or human sciences from an accredited university.
• Minimum of one-year experience working with juveniles in the mental health field or related social service field.
• Specialized training and/or certification in mental health services or related field as may be required in order to provide adjunctive services, i.e. Juvenile Case Management Certification.
• Ability to see, hear and speak clearly to interact with staff, consumers, family members, administration and the community, both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to work well under pressure meeting deadlines with efficiency and consistency while maintaining a balance between good physical and mental health and the job requirements.
• Must be able to climb stairs and access non-handicapped equipped residences/facilities.
• Must possess an Driver's License and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. [Mileage reimbursement provided*]

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges. Utilizing Multi-disciplinary Teams, Staff Work Collaboratively To Provide a Coordinated Effort To Enhance Client Recovery. Robust CCBHC Services Often Result In Better Client Outcomes And Quality Of Care Due To

• Increased access to care and crisis services
• Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
• Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
• Greater access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs
• Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.