Job Purpose:
The Care Coordinator provides services in a manner that exemplifies the values and mission of SaintA and Wraparound Milwaukee to ensure quality, strength-based, and community-based care that is aligned with the beliefs, values, and culture of the family.
Duties:
Facilitates all aspects of care coordination services including, but not limited to creating an individualized Plan of Care and Crisis Plan based on identified strengths and needs of the family, providing or securing support and crisis/emergency services for the child/family, facilitating team meetings and home visits, and testifying in court, as required
Collaborates with necessary individuals the child/family may have contact with, such as Child Welfare Case Managers, Human Service Workers, Attorneys, Teachers, Therapists, etc.
Completes and maintains all necessary paperwork in a strength-based and quality manner per agency and program requirements including Court Letters, Change of Placements, Service Authorization Requests and Referrals, Plans of Care and Crisis Plans, and Progress Notes
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field.
Minimum of 1 year of continued experience providing mental health services
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a team setting
Highly organized and able to balance the competing demands of multiple tasks and priorities in order to meet program deadlines
Own transportation, valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, meet agency auto insurance requirements
Position Details:
Monday through Friday (first shift); to include some evenings and weekends
Flexibility as needed to meet the needs of the families
Frequent local travel required. May include transportation of clients
Required On Call Rotation
Reports to the Care Coordination Supervisor
Organizational Information:
SaintA is a Wisconsin provider of family centered care and educational services. SaintA has an acute focus on trauma informed care (TIC), which is a philosophy and practice that acknowledges the profound effects of trauma on the developing brain. Together with our families, SaintA works to recognize the neurobiological effects of trauma and address them with evidence-informed care, leading to healing, resiliency, and the ability to live stable, successful lives.
SaintA provides a rich continuum of services, including:
Child Welfare and Foster Care
Support for youth who have aged out of care
Care Coordination and Wraparound services
Mental health therapy and supports such as Family Preservation, Caregiver Support, Functional Family Therapy and Parent Assistance & Advocacy
Professional education and clinical consultation (for organizations, schools, and individual/family)
Salary depends on experience and education. Exceptional comprehensive benefits package! Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 Paid Holidays, Wellness/Fitness Reimbursement, Longevity Dedication Award, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 403b Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match.