Join our team as a Care Coordinator for Behavioral Health Services on 12th
Avenue in Yakima, WA!
The Care Coordinator actively engages high-risk youth and their family by
providing intensive care coordination strategies to stabilize and reduce crisis
episodes and hospitalization of youth at risk of suicide, unsafe behaviors, or
in need for out of home placement. May work with youth that have aggressive
behaviors, low social skills, gang involvement, trauma history, developmental
and mental challenges and involved in multiple systems. The Care Coordinator
guides the work of the Child and Family Team to achieve goals established by
each family with fidelity to the WISe model.
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQpeyPtgk9Y&t=27s] are Yakima" and "YVFWC - And
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to our communities, health, and families. Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com
[http://www.yvfwc.com] to learn more about our organization.
Position Highlights:
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$23.85-$29.21 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced
candidates
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100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx,
and 24/7 telemedicine
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Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
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Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You’ll Do:
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Completes CANS Assessment and screens individuals to determine eligibility
for the WISe program using state-mandated criteria.
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Facilitates Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and guides the team
wraparound process through all phases, and ensures all CFT members receive
appropriate documents. Utilize consensus-building techniques to meet the
needs of the youth and family.
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Encourages each CFT member to identify their priority concerns, work
proactively to minimize areas of potential conflict, and acknowledge the
mandates of others involved in child-serving systems.
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Recruits and identifies natural supports to join the CFT to support and
assist the youth/family's stabilization and functioning in their community.
Ensure respect for the input and needs of the youth and family when forming
the team.
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Be the central point of communication for members of the CFT and coordinate
team-based planning.
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Provides case management services and identifies needs such as
transportation, food, medical services, and housing. Teach families how to
find resources within their community. Documents all referrals made to other
resources.
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Provides supportive counseling utilizing behavioral strategies when working
with individuals and families.
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Develops and monitors individual care plans for assigned individuals and
families. Monitors and adapts strengths-based goals and objectives using the
CANS Assessment scores to assess progress and achieve stability.
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Establishes and maintains rapport with clients to encourage participation and
retention in the program.
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Facilitates crisis support meetings and develops collaborative crisis support
plans for each individual/family. Monitors and adapts plans to stabilize and
support youth during times of crisis.
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Provide 24-hour crisis support to clients enrolled in WISe by phone or
responding to the home, hospital or community setting.
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Completes Full CANS Assessment as required to identify strengths and needs,
and monitor progress.
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Meets or exceeds productivity standards for position.
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Documents activities, concerns, and behavior issues in program participant’s
record and completes all documentation as required by funder and outside
organizations.
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Participates in various community meetings to collaborate with other
community professionals in the treatment of the individual, with supervisory
input, e.g., schools, courts, DSHS, correctional facilities, and other health
care providers.
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Prepares necessary reports and documentation for outside organizations;
attends meetings and represents agency as requested by supervisor. Conveys
treatment team recommendations as needed.
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Collaborates with other mental health professionals and community partners in
presenting and coordinating the mental health needs of individuals in a
strengths based way, with supervisory input.
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Performs responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC),
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling or
related field.
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One year’s experience working with individuals or families in a healthcare,
social service, therapeutic, or educational environment.
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Preferred experience working with children and families.
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Application for registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor in the State
of Washington must be submitted within one month of hire.
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BLS certification within 45 days of employment.
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Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to
communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual
differential pay.
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Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care
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Knowledge of State mental health and special education requirements.
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Knowledge of Mental Health First Aid
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Knowledge of the Children’s Behavioral Health/WISe principles
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Knowledge of cultural differences and impact on support provided to clients.
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Ability to assess learning capabilities of individuals and family members.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Ability to exercise independent judgement and solid decision making.
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Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
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Conflict resolution skills and ability to diffuse stressful situations.
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Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
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Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft
Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized
care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity
employment.
