Care Coordinator (Remote) - Care Coordination & Support Organization

$48,194 - $48,194/Yr

Lake County - Waukegan, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Waukegan, IL

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About the position

The Care Coordinator is a key member of the Care Coordination & Support Organization (CCSO) team, responsible for facilitating care coordination for youth enrolled in the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Pathways to Success program. This role involves providing support services, assessing needs, and ensuring families are linked with appropriate services while utilizing the Principles of Wraparound and System of Care. The position is home-based after training, requiring travel within Lake County for meetings with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and support services to assigned CCSO youth and document appropriately.
• Assess the needs and strengths of assigned youth and participate in mobile crisis assessments.
• Complete Crisis Prevention Plans and Crisis Safety Plans with youth and their families.
• Ensure families are linked with appropriate services and monitor their progress.
• Maintain regular contact with an active caseload, meeting frequency deadlines as determined by the program.
• Consult with the supervisor regarding the status of cases.
• Facilitate with clients and collaborate with the treatment team to develop, review, and update treatment goals and referrals.
• Organize and participate in treatment-related clinical conferences and staffing on assigned clients.
• Participate in mobile crisis response team-based events for designated youth when possible.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related human service field.
• A bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of documented clinical experience in a mental health setting under the supervision of a QMHP.
• A certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, plus a high school diploma or GED, plus 2 years of experience in providing mental health services.
• A recovery support specialist certified by, and in good standing with, the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.
• A family partnership professional certificate from and in good standing with the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.
• An occupational therapy assistant licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act with at least one year of experience in a mental health setting.
• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED and 5 years documented clinical experience in mental health or human services.
• An individual who has completed a behavioral health technician or other psychiatric training certification with one year documented clinical experience in a mental health setting under supervision of a QMHP.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in supervising youth or mental health services.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $23.17.
• Flexible scheduling with evening hours as needed.
• Opportunity to work remotely after training.
• Supportive work environment focused on community impact.