| Name of Organization: | Child & Family Services |
| Job Title: | Individual Care Coordinator |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Job Description: | The Individual Care Coordinator provides case management services, via the Wraparound model, in a system of care that is strength based, child-centered and family focused. The needs and goals of the family dictate the type and mix of services provided and work focuses on preventing out-of-home placement. Identification and utilization of natural supports are a key component to the work. Professional services are then utilized to supplement the care team. The Care Coordinator works with the child and family in their home and/or community, incorporating the entire family in the development of the Plan of Care, and focus on individual and family strengths as well as the child/family’s cultural heritage. Major Responsibilities/Activities: -Provide service coordination for families enrolled in Erie County Wraparound Program -Inspire a family-centered approach in identifying child/family strengths and needs -Ability to engage challenging families with complex, multi-system issues -Ability to empower families to self advocate -Ability to work with families to identify type and amount of services needed -Ability to develop a budget by costing out services needed -Assist families in finding creative ways to meet their needs -Monitor, coordinate, evaluate and adjust services to meet families’ changing needs -Coordinate and collaborate with provider agencies -Works with child and family teams to develop a Crisis Plan to ensure the safety of the child and family -Ability to formulate and implement Plans of Care as well as discharge plans in conjunction with families -Willingness to provide services in the home or in places that are convenient for the family -Attend regular staff meetings and participate in training as warranted -Seeks community resources first with the assistance of the team and modifies the Plan of Care whenever services or resources need to be added and/or deleted -Facilitates the development of an individualized Plan of Care for each family that includes clear needs statements, strength-based strategies and outcomes that are measureable and specific -Must participate in the Quality Improvement Process and other internal and external committees -Models and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions -Must maintain and submit all of the required documents and comply with all aspects of the Vehicle Safety and Usage Policy -Support and communicate with supervisor, colleagues, team members and vendors in a cooperative manner -Maintains all client documentation in the electronic record -Incorporate the agency mission, values and philosophy in decisions, behaviors and actions -Demonstrate initiative and serve as a role model within the program -Seek supervision as appropriate, accept and utilize constructive feedback -Show a willingness to learn about and implement skills related to diversity -Complies with all agency policies and procedures |
| Required Qualifications: | -Master’s Degree in human services field plus two (2) years of experience providing direct care services to at risk youth and families OR Bachelor’s Degree in human service field four (4) years of experience providing direct care services to at risk youth and families -Valid NYS Driver’s License -Reliable transportation -Must possess basic computer skills -Must possess good communication skills (oral and written) |
| How to Apply: | Apply by going to the Child & Family Services website and clicking on the Job Postings section. Open the Individual Care Coordinator posting and apply there. |
| Contact: | Collin Gehl |
| Website: | http://www.cfsbny.org |
