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Care Coordinator

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families? We are hiring a Care Coordinator to ensure children and families receive culturally responsive mental health services.
Now $500 sign-on Bonus 

The Care Coordinator for our WISe Program coordinates services and planning for children and families referred and screened into the WISe program in Seattle and Tacoma areas. The Care Coordinator is to guide, develop, implement, and monitor individual case plans and Child Family Team (CFT) to ensure client and family voice. This role will guide their team through the WISe process and phases and hold the central point of communication between the WISe team and the client. Services will be provided almost exclusively in the community: in families’ homes, foster homes, schools, etc. The primary role is to ensure that all parties work together toward stability for the child and family. Responsibilities include: direct services to children and families, including care coordinating/linkage functions, maintenance of case records and progress notes, work as a part of a multidisciplinary team, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. 
 
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program provides comprehensive behavior health supports to youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs. The program's goal is to help youth thrive in their homes and communities and assist in helping them meet the goals they have identified.
 
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Build, plan, facilitate and communicate Child and Family Team (CFT) meeting details with WISe team members, clients and families.
  • Maintain a caseload of 10 -15 clients.
  • Ensure to incorporate the input and needs of the youth when forming the team.
  • Establish and sustain an influential team culture by inviting CFT members to propose, discuss, and accept ground rules for working together.
  • Over time, work to transition facilitation to allow for youth and/or family members to be facilitators of their meetings.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers.
  • Utilize consensus-building techniques to meet the needs of the youth and family.
  • Assist in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical and casework issues, as appropriate.
  • Maintain team focus on the scope of work for the progress/movement toward transition, acknowledging and celebrating successes and changes.
  • Stay abreast of all up-to-date Cross System Care Plans for each client and any other related documentation.
  • Participate in the crisis response system.
  • Participate in individual and/or group supervision..
  • Attend all WISe required trainings as defined by the County.
  • Willing to respond to crises and be part of a rotating on-call system.
  • Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

  • Experience/education requirements:
  • • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • • Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable work experience OR
  • • High school diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable work experience
  • • Applicable experience includes any paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field
  • Experience with handling crises, intense situations, continuous change, or unexpected developments is a plus.
  • Capacity to engage and develop rapport with youth, families, and community partners from a wide variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Valid driver’s license, clean record, and insurability with Seneca’s automobile policy (Need to include “Own vehicle” for community-based
  • positions)
  • TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
  • Proof of COVID vaccination and booster

Schedule

  • Full-time.
  • Mon-Fri. Flexibility with daily schedule required.

Benefits

  • Starting salary at $23.00 hourly, actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • $500 sign-on bonus!
  • Salary increases each year
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
  • 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays 
  • Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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