Care Coordinator

The Care Coordinator advocates on behalf of the client, making linkages/referrals for services, coordinate services and collaborating with other agencies for continuity of care for children exposed to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and/or stalking and their non-abusing parent.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to those identified as children exposed to violence and/or their non-abusing parent
• Coordinate services provided by ancillary agencies: linkages and referrals.
• Conducts Needs Assessments
• Prepares service plan documents
• Development of the discharge plan in coordination with other treatment team members
• Provide sessions with respect to case management and Service Plan development
• Responsible for maintaining the clients chart in compliance with licensing, CARF, Medicaid, and other regulatory standards.
• Attend and participate in project related training, interdisciplinary team meetings, staff meeting and community task forces
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director/Supervisor
• Understanding and application of federal, state and local confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct
  
  

Certifications/Licensures

Essential Qualifications:

• Should be CAP, CPRS, or CPMH eligible. If not certified, must have ability to obtain the credential within 2 years of employment Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified within 6 months of employment and every two years thereafter.
  
  

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

• Two years of related work experience in Mental Health, and / or Substance Abuse field preferred
• Ability to meet requirements of Monroe County Sheriffs Office background check
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
  
  

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.

About Westcare

Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include:Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support