Community Care Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Community Care Coordinator

Summary 

Works closely with Clinical Supervisor to coordinate services within the CHOICES Program.

Position Type

Non-Exempt, Full Time 

Essential Functions

Day Treatment Services (50%)

• Develop, plan, and facilitate engaging group sessions focused on life skills, coping strategies, and therapeutic activities.
• Organize and supervise group outings and recreational activities to promote socialization and community integration.
• Create and present educational materials tailored to the needs of individuals living with mental illness.
• Engage clients in structured and unstructured activities to support their emotional and social development.
• Monitor client participation and progress, documenting observations in accordance with organizational policies.

Case Management Services (50%)

• Conduct assessments of persons served needs, completes intakes and develops individual service plans.

• Coordinate access to community resources, including housing, employment support, healthcare, and educational opportunities.
• Advocate for clients to ensure they receive appropriate services and support from external agencies.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, providing ongoing support, encouragement, and problem-solving assistance.

• Manage all case records in accord with licensing and contractual requirements.

• Participate in staff meetings and in-service training as required.

• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency
2. Accountability for Others
3. Balanced Decision Making
4. Leading Others
5. Flexibility
6. Initiative
7. Analysis of Data
8. Problem Management

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (social service-related field) OR High School diploma plus three (5) years of experience in social service-related field

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.