POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time, hourly position, reporting to the Coordinator of Community Support Services or their designee. Care Coordinators connect clients to appropriate community resources and monitor/evaluate outcomes. This includes meeting with a case load of up to 20 clients each month, to evaluate concerns, needs and psychiatric emergencies as needed.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain an active case load of a maximum of 20 clients per month; 15 billable hours per week Conduct a minimum of three face to face meetings per month with each client. Complete documentation and maintain files per COMAR regulations within allotted time frames. Conduct intakes, comprehensive assessments, and re-assessments Develop Plan of Care (POC) that identifies goals and interventions. Provide supportive counseling and advocacy for clients; engage clients in the problem-solving process. Advocate on the behalf of the client with external agencies, request supporting documentation from therapists, schools, doctors, or other agencies Complete a minimum of 40 hours of training in the area of case management or topics related to client care/self-care.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS BA/BS

degree in a human service field. Ability to handle stressful situations. Understanding of cultural diversity. Ability to observe and accurately report the functioning of children and families. Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance Successfully complete State and Federal background investigation and drug test PERKS Mileage Reimbursement Free basic life insurance, up to $50,000. $1,600 Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) funded by CFC to cover qualifying medical expenses each plan year. Disability insurance, with 25% of the premium covered by

CFC. COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Center for Children, children's mental health is our priority! We are Southern Maryland's leading organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and the promotion of positive mental and behavioral health through crisis intervention, therapy and education. The Center for Children's team of professionals provides individual and family therapy, play and group therapy, psychological testing and evaluations, mental health evaluations and more than 19 programs and services for the entire family. Join our team and grow with a non-profit agency that has been proudly serving the community for over thirty years.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

children and family services: 1 year (Required) case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person