Intensive Care Coordinator

Full Job Description

Would you like to help ensure youth and families in the Carbon, Emery, Uninta, and Grand County communities are receiving the proper support to lead safe and healthy lives? Do you have experience using the High Fidelity Wraparound Model? If yes, then this role as the Intensive Care Coordinator is the role for you!

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:

• Some travel throughout surrounding regions may be required for this position.
• The candidate selected for this position will be given access to a state-owned vehicle and will not be required to use personal vehicles for travel.
• Due to this position requiring travel via motor vehicle, candidates will be required to have a valid Driver License.
• May require Utah licensure as a Social Service Worker.
• May perform on-call services under supervisor's direction, as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate High Fidelity Wraparound Model services for families: utilize a strengths-based approach to safety planning, development of family team and family support systems, and wraparound planning for the purpose of maintaining children in their homes, schools and communities by utilizing the 10 Principles of High Fidelity Wraparound: Family Voice & Choice, Team-Based, Community Based, Collaboration, Strengths Based, Individualized, Outcomes Based, Culturally Competent, Unconditional
• Develop wraparound plan with families and agency partners with measurable outcomes and time bound specific objectives; develop & maintain a crisis prevention plan throughout the process with each youth/family
• Coordinate provider services and ensure the quality of services for youth and families
• Oversee the achievement of goals to ensure needs are met and family vision is at the forefront; observe progress of the family with a goal for transition within 6 months
• Balance perspective of family, professionals and community partners to come up with the best outcomes
• Direct Face to Face contact required 60% of the weekly hours.
• Prepare detailed case documentation including: opening and closing referral records and completing assessments, Strengths Needs & Cultural Discoveries, Wraparound Plans, contact notes, safety and crisis prevention plans, and correspondence, etc.
• Provide regular communication and close collaboration with multiple community partners (e.g. Juvenile Court, Division of Juvenile Justice Services, Division of Services for People with Disabilities and Local Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities)

Minimum Requirements:

• Have experience implementing High Fidelity Wraparound Model
• Be passionate about helping families receive the support and services they need
• Work with people in a manner which shows respect, sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• Love interacting with community agencies
• Use innovation and creativity when approaching challenges and barriers

Preferences:

• Bachelor's Degree in any relevant field or equivalent experience in any human services related field providing direct services to families OR 4+ years of working experience in in a relevant field, such as public health, behavioral health, etc.
• Active Social Service Worker license in the state of Utah

Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday; flexible four 10-hour days.

The Agency
This is an opportunity to make a difference. The Office of Coordinated Care and Regional Supports provides intensive care coordination, using the evidence-based high fidelity wraparound model to keep families safely together while effectively helping children with emotional and behavioral health needs thrive in their homes, schools, and communities. You will also receive great benefits. Some of the available benefits can be seen below.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

• Some travel throughout Carbon County and Emery County will be required for this position.
• The candidate selected for this position will either be given access to a state-owned vehicle, or will receive mileage reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle.
• Due to this position requiring travel via motor vehicle, candidates will be required to have a valid Driver License.
• Continued employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., being subject to possible physical attack.