Wraparound Assessment Coordinator at ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES INC

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

58632.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assessment Coordination, Human Services, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Mental Health, CANS Certification, Family Engagement, Crisis Planning, Care Planning, Service Coordination, Eligibility Assessment, Community-Based Services, Institutional Services, Strength-Based Approach, Culturally Competent Services, Youth Guidance, Family-Driven Services

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference Our Benefits: * Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance * 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year * 11 paid holidays * Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% * Flexible spending accounts * Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability * Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance * Voluntary term life insurance Salary Rate: $57,500 - $58,632 Duties & Responsibilities * The Assessment Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that youth and families referred to the agency are assisted through the authorization process with the Statewide Management Organization (SMO). * For families that are deemed eligible for Coordinated System of Care services, the Assessment Coordinator will track the authorization process through the duration of client’s enrollment. The Assessment Coordinator will also refer non-eligible families to Directors for assistance with non-CSoC service options. Complete individualized assessments of each youth referred for Wraparound Process. * Ensures that services are provided in accordance with funding guidelines and are based on the specific needs of children, youth and families. * Ensures that families are offered choice of either institutional or home and community-based waiver services using the form LTC/CS (Long Term Care/Choice of Services). Ensures family participation and opportunities to identify appropriate goals, strengths, and needs in the development of risk assessments, crisis plans and plans of care. Qualifications * Master’s degree from accredited university or college in human services, social or behavioral science required. * License as a Mental Health Professional ( LCSW, LPC, LMFT ) is required. * Three years of experience in the human services field required, preferably with different systems, including schools, behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, health, and delinquency population. * Must maintain CANS certification through SMO or state training. * Governance Board and Office of Behavioral Health, including all Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) training. * Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. *This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. About our Program: Eckerd Connects' Wraparound Agencies are part of the Coordinated System of Care (CSoC) under the state's behavioral health managed care program that serves children and adults in Louisiana with behavioral health, mental health, and addictive disorders. Coordinated Systems of Care are national evidence-based models for coordinating services in a family-driven manner to ensure more positive outcomes for children, youth, and families. The model incorporates a broad array of flexible effective services and supports that is organized into a coordinated network and that integrates care planning and management across multiple levels and systems. Through this coordinated network, meaningful partnerships are built with families and youth at service delivery, management, and policy levels. Family-driven and youth-guided services are provided in the home as well as in community settings that are data-driven and outcome oriented. Treatment plans are individualized and strength-based, culturally, and linguistically competent, and integrated across all child-serving systems. Our Location: Eckerd Connects | Wraparound Agency 1405 W. Pinhook Rd, Suite #204 Lafayette, La. 70503 Wraparound Agency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM-fMLidF8w Copy & paste the link into your browser for more information: https://eckerd.org/family-children-services/community-programs/wraparound-agencies/ Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Copy & paste the link into your browser: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

The Assessment Coordinator ensures that youth and families referred to the agency are assisted through the authorization process with the Statewide Management Organization. They complete individualized assessments and ensure services are provided according to funding guidelines based on the specific needs of children, youth, and families.