Role OverviewThe Care Coordinator I will facilitate care planning, coordinate supports, and provide crisis intervention for youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families. The role involves providing community-based Wraparound services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining timely and accurate documentation.
What You Will Do
The main responsibilities of the Care Coordinator I include providing community-based Wraparound services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, facilitating team meetings, helping families navigate child-serving systems, and supporting youth and families during crises.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1 year of experience working with youth with SED, or an Associate's degree and 5 years of related experience. The candidate should also have knowledge of mental illness, behavioral health, and treatment techniques for children and adolescents, as well as experience facilitating meetings or groups.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1 year of experience working with youth with SED, OR Associate's degree and 5 years of related experience
- CANS-MA certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Knowledge of mental illness, behavioral health, and treatment techniques for children and adolescents
- Experience facilitating meetings or groups preferred
- Familiarity with child- and family-serving systems and community resources
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license and reliable transportation required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities with one in three positions filled internally
- Ongoing training in Wraparound care, crisis intervention, and youth behavioral health
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