Job Information
WestCare Foundation Childrens Coordinator in Pembroke Pines, Florida
Childrens Coordinator
Job Details
Job Location
Pembroke Pines - 1633 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$21.63 - $21.63 Hourly
Description
Position Summary:
The individual in this position acts as the primary consumer advocate, keeps abreast of
progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the consumer and family internally and
through external referral.
Essential Job Functions:
Conduct Needs Assessments
Develop Service Plans in collaboration with the consumer and family
Conduct monthly Service Plan Reviews
Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, Joint
Commission standards, and agency policies and procedures
Conduct individual case management sessions, as needed
Perform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance at
external appointments (e.g., court appearances, etc.), as needed
Provide the consumer and family with referrals and linkage to community-based services, as needed
Prepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned consumers for courts,
probation officers, caseworkers, etc.
Coordinate consumer and family care with the treatment team and involved external
providers
Responsible for the development of the discharge plan in coordination with other
treatment team members
Arrange transportation for consumers, as needed
Assure implementation of and adherence to the behavioral management system,
including providing behavioral consequences, motivational incentives, and learning
experiences for the consumer
Participate in Case Conference
Provides transportation for consumers as needed.
Participate in meetings and attend trainings as required and requested
Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
Participate in performance improvement activities
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of
WestCare Foundation.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling,
Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field is required.Experience and Competencies:
A minimum two (2) years of related experience providing case management and/or care
coordination services preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is
required;
Must have familiarity of Broward county
Must have availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Maintains confidential files and records.
Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of
trauma
Ability to prioritize and organize competing consumer and family needs
Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety,
preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing
consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment
Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services
Demonstrates ability to work effectively staff and populations
Knowledge and application of psychopathology theory
Knowledge of the inter-relationship between substance abuse and mental health
disorders
The ability to assess the individual’s growth and development relative to normative
development for his/her chronological age, including physical, emotional, cognitive,
educational, and social development
The ability to conceptualize cases within a developmental framework for the purpose of
service planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning
The ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and
communicate with internal and external providers
The ability to counsel individuals and families in the achievement of objectives through
the exploration of a problem and its ramifications; the examination of attitudes and
feelings; the consideration of alternative solutions; and decision-making
The ability to determine eligibility of a consumer’s admission
The ability to identify and evaluate an individual’s strengths, barriers, problems, and
needs for the development of a Service Plan
The ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate
Problem, and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as
needed
The ability to identify the needs of a consumer and family that cannot be met by the
agency and to assist the consumer/family to utilize the support systems and community
resources available
The ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other
drug use, mental health problems, and the available services and resources
The ability to provide service planning through the identification and prioritization of
problems needing resolution; the development of goals and objectives for the consumer
which are expressed in behavioral and measurable terms; and the ability to negotiate
goals and objectives with the consumer and the family
Understanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules
and professional standards of conduct
Understanding of family dynamics, family roles, and family structure
Understanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities
Understands that different cultural and ethnic groups have different perceptions of
health, wellness, behavioral health, and preventive health services
Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders
and trauma
Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including:
physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both
combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence
Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values
Knowledge of Incident Reporting
Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
Familiarity with WestCare services and programs
Demonstrates a high degree of dependability.
Maintains a good attendance record.
Observes working hours
Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor
Works independently with minimal supervision
Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job
Work time is always productive
Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies
Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.
Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.
Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.
Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision
Maintains a positive attitude toward work
Ensures and maintains a safe working environment.
Work area is clean and orderly.
Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with
the Center’s reporting procedures
Presents a positive personal image
Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.