Care Coordinator, CCS

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a recovery-focused behavioral health program for adults with severe mental illness & / or substance use disorders. CCS is a community-based program in which the majority of services are provided in clients’ homes & communities. The program is person-centered and uses client-directed service plans to describe the individualized services that will support the consumer in achieving their recovery goals. Services are provided by teams of professionals, peer specialists, and natural supports which are coordinated by a CCS Care Coordinator.

Care Coordinators help develop skills for independence, leadership, confidence, and empower individuals to take ownership of their lives and achieve their goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Provides care coordination services to each client throughout the duration of enrollment in CCS services by educating consumers / clients on how to utilize community supports, both formal and informal.
• Accepts referrals of eligible consumers / clients and initiates the process to assess strengths and needs in a timely manner.
• Facilitates team meetings to develop a care plan based on strengths, values, and preferences.
• Assists the team in establishing measurable consume / client outcomes and reduce any system barriers that may arise.
• Documents consumer / client plans, collects consumer / client outcome data, and prepares all documentation according to program required time frames.
• Facilitates annual Functional Screens to ensure consumers / clients meet eligibility requirements.
• Carries a caseload ranging between 15-18, based on needs of consumers / clients.
• Attends training and ongoing staff development opportunities.
• Adheres to St. Charles Youth & Family Services Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

WORKING CONDITIONS

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the above is intended to summarize the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of miscellaneous duties and responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this position.

St. Charles Youth & Family Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.