A Family, School, or General Case Manager coordinates the delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs. Provide limited counseling to client and their family.
Savannah, GA Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Record keeping Juvenile justice system Bachelor's degree Experience working with foster children Driving Cross-functional collaboration
Full Job Description Job Title:
Youth and Family Coordinator -
PACT Location:
Savannah, GA Classification:
Exempt Position Grade:
Coordinator Program:
PACT Reports To:
PACT Supervisor Work Environment:
20-25% in office
About Us:
The Multi-Agency Alliance for Children is a non-profit organization committed to creating positive outcomes for vulnerable youth and families. Our mission is to coordinate resources, information, and a network of quality providers. We are currently seeking a PACT Coordinator, who will play a pivotal role in working with young people to improve their success and sustainability in a community environment.
Job Purpose:
The YFC maintains a caseload and is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the entire support process for each of the youth and families served. This entails assisting teams with developing individual goal-oriented action plans for youth and useful safety plans for crisis situations. The YFC is responsible for making sure that the youth/families served have every opportunity to be successful in the home, school, and community settings. Also ensuring that the youth/families remain connected to people who are important to them. To support operational needs of this role, candidates must be based within a 50-mile commuting distance of Savannah, Georgia.
Key Responsibilities:
Statewide travel to agencies, foster homes, and birth homes to meet and interact with youth and families. Coordinate ongoing meetings with youth, families, natural supports, partner agencies and community members (such as DJJ, DFCS, and school systems). Attend and participate in MAAC's Clinical Team Meetings, when necessary. Write and develop plans to achieve youth and family success. Maintaining documentation on a timely basis. Develop resources to meet the unique needs of the youth and families served and make referrals when necessary.
Work Environment:
This role is a full-time, 40-hour a week position that generally works in the field and requires occasional monthly in-office presence. To effectively support the youth, the expected work week is Monday through Friday with some evenings and weekend work as needed. Ability to drive long distances, mostly within the state of Georgia, is necessary. Commitment to
Diversity and Inclusion:
The Multi-Agency Alliance for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colors, creeds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, national origins, disabilities, veteran statuses, and any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Essential:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years' relevant experience required. Preferably in the field of Human Services. Knowledge of Georgia's behavioral health, developmental disabilities, child welfare, education, juvenile justice systems and available resources. Ability to document activities and keep accurate records that are timely and well written. Ability to work effectively on multiple teams with different goals toward the best interest of the youth served. Adept at problem-solving and creativity in thinking & planning. Respect for the value of youth voice, and skill in appropriately involving youth in their care plan.
Preferred:
Working knowledge and/or experience with MAAC. Experience in coordination of resources and services with youth and families. Experience working with and in a youth or family-centered practice model. Previous experience in Wraparound.
