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Gulf Coast Social Services -Shreveport
Early Childhood Supports & Services Site Program Coordinator
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What they do
A Clinical Coordinator coordinates operations and oversees medical assisting staff in a clinic or medical department. Responsibilities include supervision of day-to-day operations, management of business aspects, HR duties within the team.
$68,012 / year median in Louisiana
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Overview We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Early Childhood Supports & Services Site Program Coordinator to lead and manage comprehensive early childhood programs designed to support children with developmental disabilities and their families. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing innovative services, fostering strong community relationships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality support tailored to underserved populations. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for social services, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to empowering children and families through collaborative program management. Responsibilities Oversee the administrative functions and day-to-day operations of the ECSS site, including family scheduling, clinic flow, staff coverage, and site coordination, in collaboration with the Clinical Director. Plan, facilitate, and present at community outreach events, resource fairs, provider meetings, and educational presentations to build awareness of ECSS and drive referrals. Target audiences include regional healthcare and primary care providers, early childhood centers, schools, advocacy groups, community organizations, faith-based groups, and families. Develop and/or engage and meet regularly with local stakeholder groups and referral networks. Establish and maintain a local network of community partners and Network Partners that supports access to assistance, reduces environmental risk, and addresses social determinants of health. Complete therapeutic assessments as needed, including the diagnostic interview and observation, the clinical component of the Family Psychosocial Assessment, and the
CANS 0-5
at intake, discharge, and every six months. Obtain and maintain CANS certification before conducting assessments and renew annually. Carry a clinical caseload as needed, serving as primary clinician for assigned families and providing evidence-based, developmentally appropriate mental health treatment to children birth through five and their families. Review, track, and approve flexible spending for client needs. Maintain documentation of requests, expenditures, and outcomes, monitor the flexible funding balance against budget, and ensure funds are used in accordance with program requirements and the Family Plan of Care. Manage, prepare, and submit required reports to contracted agencies, the Clinical Director, and Central Office, including the annual marketing plan, the monthly schedule of outreach events, quarterly outreach and marketing updates, census and utilization data, invoicing documentation, and performance dashboard metrics. Ensure screening, assessment, and outcome data are collected at required intervals (intake, six months, and discharge) and submitted accurately and timely through approved portals and templates. Support the development of the child-focused, family-driven Family Plan of Care within 30 days of completion of the Family Psychosocial Assessment and CANS, and ensure plans are updated no less than every six months and more frequently when family needs change significantly. Implement and comply with all policies and procedures adopted by the governing body, and comply with all state licensing, agency, contractual, and programmatic requirements. Recommend updates to the program manual, as needed, to maintain compliance and ethically sound policies and procedures. Ensure the program meets all federal and state laws and standards regarding the operation of the program and the Agency. Address areas of non-compliance identified by contract monitoring, site visits, the annual survey, and complaint investigations, and assist the Licensed Clinical Director with the implementation of immediate corrective action. Participate in required site visits, clinical rounds, clinical consultations, learning collaboratives, and affinity groups, and ensure site leadership and staff participation. Maintain site-level grievance procedures that allow filing through multiple channels, provide verbal and written acknowledgment within three business days, require resolution within 30 calendar days, and educate families and staff about grievance rights during onboarding and throughout program engagement. Administer family and caregiver satisfaction surveys and ensure family feedback is regularly gathered and incorporated into local quality improvement activities. Maintain and annually update the site Emergency and Disaster Response Plan, including methods for locating client families before and after an emergency event and for communicating client family status and needs. Manage and oversee the purchase of program property and supplies. Ensure the safety and confidentiality of all client records and that client files are up-to-date and in compliance with required standards. Represent the Agency in the community and advocate for the clients and program, and be accessible to program staff as needed.Pay:
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:
403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceEducation:
Master's (Required)Experience:
clinical mental and behavioral health: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:
LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance