Do you want to make a difference in the lives of special needs children and their families? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with learning opportunities to practice using research-based methods serving families and children with mental health challenges?

Join the Integrated Health Program (IHP) at Orchard Place as a Care Coordinator! IHP services are provided in the home and community settings with working hours during week days and occasional evenings. Care Coordinators provide intensive case management that includes care coordination and support services following the health home for children requirements. Opportunities to specialize in working with children's mental health waiver and system of care clients.

Orchard Place values diversity, equity and inclusion, and we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

As a Care Coordinator, you will:

• Link families to community resources
• Serve on multidisciplinary treatment teams on behalf of families and children
• Help families identify meaningful ways to deescalate and calm
• Share best practice strategies for family wellness
• Plan and coordinate care based on the needs of the child, youth and family
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided

Care Coordinators work on a care team, paired with a family peer support specialist and nurse care manager. The program goal is to promote integrated treatment planning and provide assistance with navigating and accessing services.

Why you should join IHP at Orchard Place:

• Typical work week is Mon-Fri, 8-5 with occasional evening hours
• Base pay rate is $19.25 per hour with adjustments made to compensate experience. Additional compensation available for bilingual applicants.
• Lap top and cell phone provided and mileage reimbursed
• Professional development opportunities to grow as a human service professional
• Be part of something bigger that can make a difference
• Enjoy a competitive benefits and time off package
• Your employment at Orchard Place qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF forgives the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after you make 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full time for a qualifying public service employer (such as Orchard Place).

Sound like a good fit? A few requirements include:

• BS/BA degree in social work or human services related field
• Minimum 1 year of case management experience with children, youth and families
• Strong organizational skills to maintain high caseloads with care team support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across multiple providers and perspectives
• Ability to engage families from diverse backgrounds
• Desire to learn about and develop working knowledge of other service systems
• Excellent computer skills
• Valid driver's license and driving record that meets agency guidelines

Criminal Record, Abuse Registry and Motor Vehicle Record checks completed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.25 per hour

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