Job Information
The Home for Little Wanderers Permanency Coordinator-Walpole Campus in Walpole, Massachusetts
Description
Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or the Clinical Director, the Permanency Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating permanency plans in order to meet the social, emotional and developmental needs of youth who have experienced complex early childhood trauma and/or who are living with mental health diagnoses.
How You'll Be Making a Difference
Participate in Massachusetts Permanency Practice Training Series
Work directly with youth to identify and engage their family/identified supports in the permanency planning process. and their families to address permanency needs
Search for and engage a youth’s family network and others in the youth and family’s natural support system. Considers the steps that are needed to build a team around the youth and consider the needs related to permanency readiness.
Utilizes on line search strategies as well as in person case record mining as needed to identify potential members of a youth’s permanency team.
Organize and lead Youth Guided Family Driven Team meetings for individual youth
Communicate frequently with treatment team members, including DCF regarding progress
Provide case management services, act as a liaison with collaterals; establish and maintain relationships that support the youth and family’s growth.
Act as an advocate for families, teach parents ways to advocate for their youth, help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service and behavioral health system.
Assist with initial assessment and evaluation of new youth and families Assist clinical staff in designing permanency focused treatment plans that utilize interventions that meet permanency goals.
Utilizes best practice tools with youth and with family members in order to support desired permanency outcomes.
Work with clinical, OT, milieu staff and program leadership to assess the permanency needs of youth in order to develop programming that helps youth build connections, skills and interests.
Participate in permanency consults across congregate care programs
Meet with The Home’s Center for Permanency team members for consultation and support
Facilitate trainings on permanency in collaboration with the clinical department and support staff in utilizing permanency focused interventions
Provide constructive feedback regarding implementation of permanency interventions with staff individually and in group forums.
Provide operational/task supervision for residential counselors and supervisors participating in permanency initiatives
Actively communicate with all treatment team members through participation in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, shift reports and through individual communication as indicated
Submit reports and documentation in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets contractual and quality assurance standards.
Willingness to have a flexible schedule to meet the individual needs of family members. This may include some weekend and evening hours
Required to have a valid Driver’s License, clear driving record, and personal vehicle available for use during work hours
Qualifications
B.A./B.S. in human services, psychology or social work preferred.
Experience working with youth in residential or community settings.
Supervisory experience helpful.
Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Edge, with the ability to learn new software applications.
What The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
Extensive training to new staff
Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
And more!
Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)