Youth Services Coordinator at Caritas Family Solutions

Belleville, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Advocacy, Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Communication, Organization, Team Collaboration, Educational Coordination, Client Support, Regulatory Compliance, Microsoft Office, Database Management, Problem Solving, Mental Health, Social Services, Direct Services

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description At Caritas we believe every life deserves LOVE! If you agree, then please consider joining our team!! Caritas Family Solutions is seeking a compassionate Youth Services Coordinator to serve at our Youth Therapeutic Treatment Center in Belleville. This position is perfect for detailed oriented professionals who are highly organized and value being part of a great team. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to truly make a positive difference in the lives of children! If you’re ready to change the world, please apply today!!! At Caritas, we know we’re competing with other employers for your services, and we want to win! It is our goal to offer competitive compensation and affordable benefits to all eligible employees. Caritas currently offers the following benefits to full-time employees: · 403 B Retirement Plan (5% Employer Match) · Generous Paid Time Off · Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage · 12 Employer Paid State & Federal Holidays · Telehealth Services · Employer Paid Life Insurance · Health Saving Account · Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability · Tuition Assistance Program · Real Work/Life Balance Summary: The Youth Service Coordinator position is responsible for ensuring the coordination and provision of all residential based case management services. This position will work as the liaison between St. John Bosco Children’s center staff and the case carrying agency of all youth admitted to SJBCC; will work to ensure that all requirements of the Family First Act are provided and followed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Serves as the primary point of contact for all communication for assigned youth. Coordinates, schedules, and leads staffing’s (pre-admission, admission, monthly, discharge, and aftercare) for all assigned youth. Completes requires CSR documentation within 24 hours in the state RedCap system. Coordinates all school related activities for assigned youth, to include enrollment, attendance to IEP meetings, and all necessary communications with schools. Advocates for the educational, medical, social, emotional, and physical needs of the assigned youth to the various members of youth’s teams. Coordinates and schedules all visits/passes for assigned youth. Documents all client related communications within the ACE database. Completes all required 906 documentation for assigned youth within the required timelines. Attends phone conferences and training to keep current on State requirements and best practice in the field. Completes documentation related to Medicaid service provision in a manner that is compliant with Medicaid billing standards. Provides direct services and crisis intervention work to residents in daily activities as needed. Attends weekly supervision with Residential Service Coordination Supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None Requirements QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field with at least two years experience in casework, clinical or direct services with children; demonstrated ability for Social Services and Casework management; and qualify for Mental Health Professional under Illinois Department of Mental Health Rule 132. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be able to write all required documents with the appropriate spelling, grammar, and structure necessary for documents submitted to courts. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. COMPUTER SKILLS: Strong computer proficiencies are essential; must possess strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs as well as database programs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. Required to drive agency vehicles and transport clients. Should be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to complete TCI Training. On an as need basis, should be able to assist in manual restraint of clients and hands on interventions related to assisting in securing a child in a seclusion room. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some situations will require presence and/or responsiveness to phone calls outside of the usual office hours. Drug Free Workplace: Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.

Responsibilities

The Youth Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and providing residential-based case management services for youth. This role involves acting as a liaison between staff and case-carrying agencies, ensuring compliance with the Family First Act.