OHC Coordinator

MISSION STATEMENTThe Children’s Network of Hillsborough LLC is committed to working with the community to protect children and preserve families.GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOBProvide direction, support, and technical assistance to sub-contracted providers to meet performance objectives for the Lead Agency and Circuit 13 system of care, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Participate in meetings with residential group home providers and foster parents to strengthen relationships and address systemic issues. Update the daily placement report and review bed hold requests, while also participating in staffing to address high-end placements and step-down plans. Additionally, as a Family Team Facilitator, work with families and support figures to develop collaborative plans that ensure children's safety, well-being, and permanency within the family unit.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTrack, review and report on placement stability, enhanced bed rates, separated siblings, and residential placement. Will work collaboratively and remain flexible in taking on new responsibilities or time-sensitive projects, including stepping into a project lead role when needed.Facilitate and/or participate in meetings with residential group home providers and/or foster parents to strengthen relationships and address systemic issues impacting the children under lead agency supervision.Participate in clinical and other staffing’s, (i.e.: MDT, SB 80, stability, disruption, etc.) as needed, to address the special needs of high-end placements and to plan for step down into less restrictive settings. Track and follow up on all reportable placement issues.Facilitate qualified rate staffings for foster children with qualified rates every 30-60 days. Complete and track funding authorizations for children with qualified rates.Facilitate DJJ staffings for dependent youth also have dealings with the Department of Juvenile Justice.Facilitate and/or Participate in Family Team Conference Meetings within the child welfare case management team, primarily at either the inception or toward the conclusion of a case, to help promote and engage families to achieve safe and healthy (child welfare) outcomes.Monitor, support, and encourage academic performance and educational success.Review and Complete Bed Hold Requests from RGC providers.Communicate effectively with other direct care staff during shift change and keep other staff informed of pertinent youth information and campus eventsAssist in re-licensing of CNHC’s Residential Group Homes to ensure current federal, state, and local laws, contracts, accreditation standards and policies and procedures are being followed.Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and agency goals, as needed and appropriate to the position.WORKING HOURSChildren’s Network of Hillsborough’s standard business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is an in-office based position with fieldwork requirements, that averages 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary outside of these standard hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet operational demands. All hours worked will be compensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and agency policies, including applicable overtime and other compensation requirements.TRAVELTravel within and outside of Hillsborough County is required.TRAININGAll employees are required to complete fifteen (15) hours of training annually, which may be completed online or in a classroom setting. Employees who hold a credential or license relevant to their position must ensure that all training and continuing education requirements are met to maintain their credential or licensure.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have supervisory responsibilitiesEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, human services, psychology, or related field.Minimum of two (2) years Child Welfare experience with Certification preferredSKILLS AND ABILITIESExceptional leadership and communication skills, fostering collaboration across all organizational levels. Possess a strong aptitude for analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making, they excel at solving complex problems and implementing effective solutions. Proficient in project management, they adeptly handle multifaceted initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met and budgets are maintained. Highly adaptable to fast-paced and dynamic environments, they prioritize tasks efficiently while leveraging operational software and tools to enhance productivity. Strategic planning expertise and a commitment to fostering teamwork enable them to drive organizational success.PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSCERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS, BACKGROUNDS, DRUG SCREENS, ETC.Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s license check, and proof of insurance is requiredCriminal background screening (fingerprinting ~Local Law Enforcement/FBI/FDLE, and Abuse Registry)Drug Screening is a requirementChildren’s Network participates in E-VerifyOTHER REQUIREMENTSLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to be proactive, as well as handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands of this position are generally moderate. The role may require extended periods of sitting, standing, and using a computer. Occasional lifting of office supplies, files, or materials up to 25 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis is an in-office-based position focused on administrative work, where the noise level may be moderate. This role may involve occasional travel among agency locations, extended periods of computer work, and frequent interactions across multiple departments. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.ADA: Children’s Network of Hillsborough LLC will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.EEO: Children’s Network of Hillsborough LLC does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, religion, veteran status, or disability in employment, in provision of services, or in access to programs.Children’s Network of Hillsborough LLC is a Drug-Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children