FSRI - Care Coordinator, Residential (Quanacut House) at The City of Providence

East Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Coordination, Advocacy, Collaboration, Documentation, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Management Techniques, Medication Management, Educational Liaison, TST Model of Treatment, De-escalation Techniques, Transportation, Intake Process, Assessment, Scheduling, Record Keeping

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: Responsible for providing case coordination to clients, families and collaterals. Advocates for client and family in navigating human service and similar department, agencies, and services. Collaborates on cases with a multitude of providers such as DCYF, schools, medical providers, and other service provider’s to ensure appropriate delivery of services to clients and families. Monitor residential program with maintain Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) in the milieu setting. Specific Duties/ Responsibilities: Completes the intake process in coordination with Clinical Coordinator for new clients assigned to the program, including any agency required forms or releases. Completes agency required medical and educational assessment. Participates in educational meetings as directed by program administration. Completes weekly filing of all client information in client record. Coordinates with management team in regards to scheduling of weekend passes/visits and preparing appropriate documentation. Prepares discharge notes. Adhere to TST model of treatment which includes moment by moment assessment, emotional regulation skills building and TST phase based treatment throughout the milieu Complete TST training and participate in consultation calls. Acts as educational liaison with schools and schools districts. Responsible for securing and troubleshooting school registration and obtaining educational records. Obtains and manages educational records. Update daily schedules, routines, hygiene etc… Update program logs as needed (visitor, time out, communication etc…) Participates in educational meetings (IEP’s) as directed by program administration. Tracks documentation and provides parents/guardians with documentation with regards to educational needs, concerns etc. Schedules, documents and oversees medical appointments. Arranges transportation to and from medical appointments. Oversees medication management Manages medication ordering/refills, counts, distribution, and packing. Responsible for distribution of any necessary medication in accordance with FSRI medication management policies and procedures. Tracks documentation and provides parents/guardians with documentation with regard to medical visits. Build and maintain positive, working relationships with community organizations and providers. Provide on-call coverage in conjunction with other members of the management team. Provide coverage/emergency support to other residential programs as required. Other duties as assigned. Able to perform and participate in restraint of clients as required Timely completion of mandatory training Transports clients as needed Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in social work-related field or significant residential/childcare experience required. Willingness and capability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as scheduled. Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic issues. Capabilities to implement appropriate child management techniques, which may include use of passive physical restraint. Excellent communication skills. Requires current driver’s license, reliable transportation with a minimum of 3 seats in addition to the driver’s seat and proof of automobile insurance. Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay. Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay. Physical Requirements:This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to: Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators. Ability to lift up to 20lbs. Ability to communicate by voice, use sight and hearing. Ability to push or pull 10 lbs or more. Ability to pick up 10 lbs or more. Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary. Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity! We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities. Join our FAMILY today! Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Responsibilities

The Care Coordinator is responsible for providing case coordination to clients and families, advocating for them in navigating human services. They also monitor the residential program and ensure appropriate delivery of services in collaboration with various providers.