Children and Young Adult Care Coordinator516

Job Description JOB TITLE: Children's & Young Adult Care CoordinatorSERVICE AREA: Care Coordination ServicesPROGRAM: Care CoordinationSTATUS: Full Time (35 hours per week), Hybrid PositionFLSA DESIGNATION: HourlySALARY: $22.37-$23.43 per hourREPORTS TO: Supervisor-Care Coordination ServicesDEGREE: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years relevant experience with SED/SPMI or chronic physical health conditions; experience with linkage and coordination of community services and emergency services; experience in substance abuse treatment valued**Travel throughout all of Niagara County and Northern Erie County**BENEFITS:Hybrid work model availableHealth insurance with an HRA account (HRA-80% of the deductible), vision, and dental plans available (health insurance begins 1st day of month after 30 days of work service)Employees working at least 1,000 hours per year and who opt out of health insurance either upon hire or during the open enrollment period will receive a $750 lump-sum paymentFlexible Spending accounts for both health and dependent careEmployee Assistance Program availableEmployer paid short- and long-term disability insurance availableEmployer paid life insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage at group rates (available the 1st day of month after 30 days of work service)401k Retirement Savings Plan – Agency contributes 1% of an employee's salary after 1 year of service yearly AND in addition matches the first 3% that the employee contributes to their 401k PlanMileage Reimbursement15 Paid Time Off days, (PTO) in the first year (buy back, carryover, and transfer to Long Term Sick bank is also available at calendar year-end of unused PTO)Employee receives yearly - 1 floating holiday and 13 recognized Agency holidays1 Wellness Day yearlyWage/Longevity Bonuses availableAttendance Bonus available bi-annuallyBereavement Leave – 4 work days of leave with pay availableStaff Recognition/Staff Appreciation eventsTeam Building and In-House training available offering learning and educational opportunitiesAGENCY REQUIREMENTS:Valid NYS driver's licenseUse of personal vehicle during work hoursAGENCY EXPECTATIONS:Demonstrates knowledge of the program, missions, and services of PCS.Attends and participates in appropriate agency staff trainings and meetings.Advocates for cultural diversity/sensitivity as appropriate.Reports all suspected incidences of child abuse/neglect to NYS Mandated Reporter HotlineGENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide direct social work contacts to 15 Non-Medicaid (NMD) youth ages 5-18 and 10-15 Health Home Medicaid young adults (YA) who are age 18-25.Maintain consistent and on-going contact with youth, families, community providers, schools and any other services the youth is linked with while fulfilling unit of service expectations.Coordinate on an ongoing basis with providers and conduct team meetings biannually to develop a plan of care that matches the YA/youth's areas of interest and need and that will assist in removing barriers to progressAssure youth has access to the Agency's on call services for assistance after hours.Provide on call services after hours as scheduledPrepare professionally accurate and updated case documentationMeet with Program Supervisor on a regular, planned basisParticipate in mandatory and optional trainings, including but not limited:CANS-NY Certification (annual recertification)NYS Mandated Reporter training (annually)Netsmart CareManager TrainingEngagement and OutreachSafety in the CommunityTrauma Informed CarePerson Centered PlanningCultural Competency/AwarenessLGBTQ IssuesMeeting FacilitationMonthly Group SupervisionsAdvocate for cultural diversity, as appropriatePerform other duties as assigned by AdministrationADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES BASED ON POPULATION:NON-MEDICAID JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct CANS-NY Assessments for the NMD youth to determine level of care and needsEnter youth's demographic and assessment information into CAIRS for state level trackingHEALTH HOME MEDICAID JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Verify Medicaid status on a monthly basis or as frequently as neededProvide developmentally appropriate support and linkages for employment, education, housing and other resources to help maintain youth's health and develop skills for adulthoodEngage YA in their goal planning processDISCLAIMER:The information contained in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position.EOE STATEMENT:It is the policy of Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. to provide equal opportunity in employment and delivery of those we serve without regard to hire, promotion, layoff, recall or other terms and conditions of employment because of race, creed, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity, citizenship of any person, immigration status of any person who is not a citizen of the United States, or any other category protected by law. The prohibition of discrimination includes harassment. The people we serve include all those we serve and people service groups who request and are eligible for Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. Ongoing training is provided to assure adherence to this Policy. Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.