Intensive Care Coordinator

Company: Justice Resource Institute
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Who we are looking for:Are you the Intensive Care Coordinator we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by supporting our clients to achieve their goals! JRI's Community Service Agencies are dedicated to providing high-fidelity wraparound services for youth under the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance who require multiple services or are involved with multiple child-serving systems such as child welfare, special education, or juvenile justice. Our staff work collaboratively with the youth's team to provide an individualized care plan and are committed to keeping youth safely in the community with the assistance of their natural supports.JRI provides the training so that:YOU will be able to facilitate Care Planning Teams; coordinate multiple services/supports for MassHealth-enrolled children and youth under the age of 21 with serious emotional/behavioral health needs.YOU will act as a liaison with individuals, partnering agencies, and supportive programs or services to guide the care of youth.YOU will identify, assist families in accessing, and monitor available services and natural supports for youth and families.YOU will provide culturally competent, trauma informed, wrap-around services that center the needs of the youth.YOU will support parents and caregivers in learning effective advocacy skills.Bilingual a plus!! We offer a $1000 bilingual bonus to any candidate who speaks, reads and writes in a different language other than English.Why JRI?Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!Requirements:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work or other related field required.Must have daily access to reliable, insured vehicle and active Driver's License.Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule evening and some weekend hours.Experience navigating child/family-serving systems and working collaboratively with state agencies, consumer advocacy groups, and/or behavioral health facilities is preferred.Experience in working with and advocating for children/families with serious emotional/behavioral health needs is preferred.Knowledge of Wraparound systems of care and child welfare is preferred.Background and driving record checks will be performed.JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.Ind123

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