Case Coordinator - CARES School

$41,725 - $41,725/Yr

The Devereux Foundation - Fitchburg, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Fitchburg, MA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Case Coordinator at Devereux CARES School plays a crucial role in supporting children with special needs, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities. This position serves as a liaison between various stakeholders, including families, agencies, and treatment teams, to ensure effective communication and coordination of care. The Case Coordinator is responsible for gathering clinical information, completing documentation, and facilitating treatment meetings, all while focusing on the individual needs of students to promote their functional and social skills development.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with adult transition paperwork and processes
• Establishing and maintaining contact with guardians and funders
• Setting up school placements
• Communicating with providers (i.e. schools, outpatient providers)
• Notifying of significant incidents
• Completing Youth Readiness Tool
• Scheduling and facilitating treatment meetings
• Initiating applications for adult services
• Maintaining contact notes
• Obtaining 2nd level RADAR approval
• Planning for discharge
• Providing data for and attending milieu meetings
• Seeking consent for any external services or activities
• Maintaining green books
• Managing Outlook calendars
• Providing additional transportation as needed
• Attending case reviews

Requirements

• BS/BA in social work, sociology, psychology or related field required
• Minimum one year experience working with children/adolescents with mental health disabilities or graduate study in counseling, casework, social work, or related field
• Proficiency in oral and written communications

Benefits

• $1000 Sign On Bonus
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field
• Supportive work environment
• Interactive team collaboration
• Influence in treatment plans
• Opportunity to teach valuable life skills to at-risk youth