Care Coordinator (OhioRISE)

We are seeking a Care Coordinator!
Athens, OH

Join our team!

This role is eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus!

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services – working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. Our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.

The Care Coordinator's job responsibilities involve service linkage and care coordination, engaging and working with children, youth, and families with significant behavioral health needs. Care Coordination team members should have a thorough understanding of local communities, be skilled at developing working relationships with community agencies, and identify potential community supports for development to assist families/caregivers working collaboratively with Child and Family Teams. Care Coordination staff ensure children, youth, and families have a voice and choice in all coordinated care and services provided.

The pay range for this position is $20.19 - $25.03 per hour based on experience, education, and/or licensure.

Essential Functions:

• Joins with family to identify care coordination needs/services in line with service delivery standards and program outcomes to ensure the best outcomes for children, youth, and families.
• Works with families to define cultural factors that influence strengths, functioning, and family interaction styles to ensure ongoing engagement and success in care planning.
• Identifies strengths of children, youth, and families for utilization in care coordination engagement and supporting healthy outcomes.
• Coordinates family-based services for children, youth, and families in their home, school, and community.
• Ensures with family that services identified on care plans are the most appropriate, least restrictive, and meet the safety and treatment needs of the child, youth, and family.
• Engages and builds positive relationships with children, youth, and families in coordination with child and family teams to support the successful integration of team members and care plans.
• Develop collaborative and creative partnerships with community resources to meet the diverse needs of youth and families.
• Maintains necessary documentation, participates in program evaluation, attends team and program planning meetings, cross-systems training, and acquires knowledge of community resources.
• Remains current with all training requirements, including but not limited to High Fidelity Wraparound, MI, Cultural Humility, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience providing services and/or support to children and families connected to behavioral health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, or a related public sector human services or behavioral healthcare field:
  • three years with a high school diploma or equivalent; or
  • two years with an associate degree or bachelor's degree; or
  • one year with a master's degree or higher
• Knowledge and experience in Hi-Fidelity Wraparound preferred (Certification provided at time of employment).
• Two years of experience in a coordinated supportive services or care coordination role preferred.
• Experience working with people with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • family systems
  • community systems and resources
  • case management
  • child and family counseling or therapy