Care Coordinator - Wraparound Services

Full Time Care Coordinator – Child & Family WISe Team
Hiring Range: $24.94 - $30.55 Per Hour

WISe Team Members Earn An Additional $2.00/hr Differential

Optional Weekend After Hours Support Coverage up to $5000 / year

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability 
• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

The Care Coordinator functions as a multidisciplinary team member following a wraparound support model. The case coordinator will have the clinical skill and experience to plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients. A Care Coordinator also provides education and consultation to families while assisting clients and families in connecting with community resources and natural supports. The swing Care Coordinator provides crisis intervention to all enrolled KMHS WISe youth/families.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide care coordination services for an assigned group of clients, an average 8-10. Provide direct services such as individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to assigned clients.
• Facilitate Child and Family team meetings to ensure access, voice, and choice within the wraparound process and to support the family’s connection to the CFT members. Support additional meetings as needed, including Kitsap Shared Resources, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) conferences, Kitsap County Court proceedings, and Family Team Decision Making (FTDM) meetings with the Washington State Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS). Identify natural supports and facilitate their participation in the CFT and the family’s support system.
• Facilitate building community partners and identifying resources to support the family’s unique needs. Identify new resources and facilitate family participation to access these services.
• Complete a CANS screening and assessment on WISe-referred children/youth.  Reassess the child/youth using the CANS every three months.  Use the CANS outcomes as part of the Plan of Care.  Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures.
• Provide crisis intervention to all enrolled KMHS WISe youth/families. Respond to the community. Effective use of de-escalation techniques. Establish quick and productive rapport with clients, their families, and other collaterals. Maintain clinically appropriate professional boundaries. Provide comprehensive follow-up and access to support and resources individually for youth and families in crisis or need of a higher level of care.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. (Or ability to obtain post-hire)

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

The capacity to work well with children and families.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.