Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Intensive Care Coordinator - Spanish Speaking

Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Intensive Care Coordinator - Spanish Speaking Job Category: Direct Care Requisition Number: FAMIL004116 Full-Time Location 15 Union Street Lawrence, MA 01840, USA Are you the Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Intensive Care Coordinator we’ve been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others by supporting our clients to achieve their goals! Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) is a new service within JRI's Community Service Agencies that provides a combination of medically necessary intensive family therapy, robust care coordination, and Family Partner engagement for eligible youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and their families. You will focus on improving the youth’s mental health concerns, while strengthening the family structure and support. Our staff provide the FIT service in home and community settings and facilitate a consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship with the families we serve. Compensation The pay range for this position is $22.84 to $26.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. Schedule: This position covers the Merrimack Valley region and requires availability to work from the afternoons into the evenings. While weekend hours are available, they are not mandatory. The scheduling for this role is flexible and will be adjusted based on your availability as well as that of the client or family. JRI Provides The Training So That: You will have the opportunity to lead Care Planning Teams, coordinating various services and supports for MassHealth-enrolled children and youth under the age of 21 who have serious emotional or behavioral health needs. You will serve as a liaison between individuals, partnering agencies, and supportive programs or services to facilitate the care of youth. You will identify and help families access available services and natural supports for both youth and families, while also monitoring their effectiveness. You will provide trauma-informed, wraparound services that prioritize the needs of the youth. You will assist parents and caregivers in developing effective advocacy skills. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in your first year and much more! Requirements: Must be 21 years of age. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Open to maintaining a flexible work schedule, including evenings and occasional weekend hours. Experience navigating child and family-serving systems, as well as collaborating with state agencies, consumer advocacy groups, and/or behavioral health facilities is preferred. It is preferred to have experience in working with and advocating for children and families who have serious emotional and behavioral health needs. Knowledge of Wraparound systems of care and child welfare is preferred. Maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle as transporting youth is required . Background and driving record checks will be performed. Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Required Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field. Experience Licenses & Certifications Required Drivers License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr