Child Care Coordinator

Responsibilities:

· Accurately complete required documentation in a timely manner and on an ongoing basis

· Maintain and consistently update client case files, in compliance with program policies and procedures

· Create both individual and family service plans

· Conduct, at a minimum, weekly meetings with clients

· Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of program policies and philosophy of treatment.

· Write clinical assessments, group notes, treatment summaries and routine court correspondence.

· Exercise knowledge of agency and program policies and procedures, including applicable policies and procedures issued by BSAS and/or other funding agencies and program administrator

· Maintain and develop referral sources and support networks

· Advocate for clients in areas of need, such as: health, housing, education, and counseling

· Provides child care during groups, commitments and other meetings.

· Monitors parents and children's communication to promote a nurturing relationship.

· Organizes and participate in regular family and children activities that are designed to encourage recreation between parents and children.

· Ensure that services are individualized, strength based, child-centered, family focused, community based and culturally competent

· Facilitates a weekly parenting group.

· Act as a support to parents

· Act as a liaison between parents and school

· Refers families to appropriate service such as Early Intervention, In-home Therapy, children’s counseling and other services as necessary.

· Develops resources for children of all ages in the surrounding communities, i.e., summer camp, teen programs.

· Attends weekly staff meeting, treatment team meeting, and in-service training.

· Works with the clinical director, family therapist and parents to develop a family treatment plan.

· Ensures that the educational needs of the children in the program are being met and attends all educational meetings with parents.

· Acts as a liaison between the program and the Department of Children and Families.

· Documents all children information and maintain a record for each child

· Provide crisis intervention, including non-physical de-escalation, emergency assessment and problem solving, reporting to proper authorities and reporting to supervisors

· Accurately complete timely incident reports and notify Program Director in the event of emergencies

· Maintain client confidentiality at all times.

· Engage in independent and program sponsored study and training to expand upon knowledge of substance abuse, mental health and related disciplines to improve clinical skills.

· Maintain program continuity, providing staff coverage for non-clinical functions, such as meals, admission desk, and recreation as necessary.[AH1]

· Abide by all MHSA policies regarding boundaries, strict confidentiality and ethical standards at all times.

· Attend in-service and outside training and instruction as directed by the Program Director

· Attend team meetings at regular intervals

· Assist in the resolution of client grievances and other client issues/complaints, as needed

· Various other responsibilities, as assigned by the Program Director from time to time, and/or as needed to ensure proper functioning of the Program.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or Bachelors in a non-related field with at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Psychology

· Minimum of 1 year experience working with families with children

· Knowledge of homelessness issues

· Excellent written/verbal/computer skills

· Ability to work as part of a dynamic team

· Ability to manage multiple tasks while working with a diverse population

· CPR/AED & First Aid Certification (MHSA will provide training opportunity)

· Valid driver’s license

· Reliable personal transportation

· Verifiable and acceptable CORI and SORI report history at all times[AH2]

· Demonstrated reliable attendance and punctual reporting for work

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Available Shifts: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

MHSA is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $27.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person