Overview
Under the direct supervision of the Project Director, the Community Care Coordinator provides outreach services to youth, families, and community organizations. The coordinator assists families with identifying needs, navigating community systems, and engaging in the System of Care. The coordinator leads efforts to increase community awareness of the System of Care and engage community partners in the collaborative approach.
Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

One of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology; related field
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) A practical nurse who holds a valid license in the state of practice
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, plus a high school diploma or GED, plus two years’ documented experience in providing mental health.
• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Certified Recovery Support Specialist.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Ability to delegate wisely, exercise good judgment, maintain good interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically and think creatively. Individual will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Individual will demonstrate effective written and verbal skills allowing communication with physicians, co-workers, other clinic/hospital personnel, as well as the public. Position requires good organizational skills.
  Responsibilities
  Provides community-based behavioral health care coordination services for individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns that interfere with their ability to manage symptoms and impact functioning. Majority of services are provided in the community and client home setting.
  Completes accurate assessment and individualized, family-focused, and measurable care plan with client.
  Acts as a liaison, advocate, and resource between clients, the community, and their families, coordinating treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court systems, schools, and managed care.
  Provides support services to include, but not limited to, monitoring of daily living activities, assistance maintaining benefits and entitlements, assistance with employment and education, assistance accessing resources, family support, coordination of services and care.
  Coordinates with crisis service teams when clinically appropriate and follows up with client and family following crisis event.
  Maintains data and records in accordance with Carle Health and Trillium Place policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commerical Insurances.
  Participates in multidisciplinary care conferences, and requests consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
  As appropriate, provides transportation to family.
  Participates in in-service and competency training.
  Prepares special reports as needed.
  Meets clinical productivity standards.
  Meets compliance standards for all documentation.
  Works collaboratively with team members.
  Participates in supervision and team meetings.
  About Us

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