Care Coordinator Support Worker- $2000 Sign On Bonus

We value our Hope Members. The pay needs to be right and relevant to the position. We conduct regular compensation analysis to reward our team fairly. Generous Vacation Work and life balance is important to us! Our Hope Members enjoy 10 holidays, up to 20 vacation days, 6 personal days, 5 sick days, and one mental health day this year. Our package includes Allied Insurance (medical, dental, vision), 403b Retirement – 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability options, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Tuition Assistance We want Hope Members to learn and grow. We offer up to $2,500 annually in tuition reimbursement. OHU supports educational endeavors. Professional Development Our Hope Members strive for excellence in children and youth services. OHU supports them by providing opportunities to network and learn from leaders in the field at in‑service days, conferences, and workshops. We have a growth mindset. The OHU Promise is guiding us in significantly increasing services over the next six years. When a new or current position opens, we look first to advancing a Hope Member. Position Care Coordinator Support Worker – $2,000 Sign On Bonus. Location Olney, IL. Job Id 6566. # of Openings 1. Job Summary Under the assigned CCS supervisor, the Care Coordination Support Worker provides community‑based services to identified youth, centered on Systems of Care and Wraparound services. CSSW plays a critical role in the community behavioral health service delivery system, ensuring that services are family‑focused, youth‑guided, individualized, strengths‑focused, and trauma‑informed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Targets youth identified in the Pathways program by the State of Illinois, HealthCare and Family Services. Serves Pathways to Success eligible youth identified within CSS (Care Coordination) at the Tier level CCSW. Provides service with an evidence‑informed, structured approach to care coordination that adheres to procedures and requirements regarding child and family engagement, individualized care planning, identifying and utilizing strengths and natural supports while completing fidelity measures/monitoring. Assists in the integration of all services provided for the youth and family by serving as a central point of communication for service components in service delivery. Collaborates with youth and families to identify both informal and formal supports to develop a Plan of Care and a Crisis Prevention Plan. This position serves a caseload referred to Pathways to Success Tier level Wraparound. Caseloads vary based on referrals received and accepted services. Positions require work in High Fidelity wraparound caseloads that are 10:1 with no more than 12 if there is an identified need and approval. Completes a strength‑based assessment and required updates utilizing the IM CANS to identify both strengths and treatment target needs. Facilitates and coordinates Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM) at regular intervals, as required by policy. Coordinates collaboration with all service providers to develop a comprehensive Plan of Care and Crisis Prevention Plan. Ensures that care planning and decision‑making processes uphold the values, preferences, beliefs, culture, and identity of the child, family, and their community. Monitors progress toward goal achievement and the indicators of success per care plan and revises the plan, as needed. Regularly discusses progress toward goals with the client and encourages client feedback and client ownership of outcomes on a regular basis. Improves client access to crisis supports and appropriate home and community‑based services to support behavioral health needs. Assists the team in adjusting the Plan of Care if movement toward goals is not happening. Assists the team in adjusting the Crisis Prevention Plan, as needed and at regular intervals per policy. Advocates for the youth and family, especially toward their needs being met in the least restrictive setting possible. Implements services to avoid use of unnecessary inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, residential treatment, and emergency rooms. Provides active guidance/feedback during family contacts (i.e., during crisis interventions and other crisis stability events). Provides transportation for clients within program guidelines. Provides training and education to caretakers where applicable. Maintains highest ethical standards in keeping with professional affiliations and strength‑oriented practice. Plans and administers therapeutic interventions, when applicable. Maintains a comprehensive client file. Provides support as needed during crisis and follow‑up services, and at times may respond to Mobile Crisis Services, if the youth experiencing a crisis is currently engaged in services. Represents the agency at court hearings and attends required staffing meetings. Adheres to Evidence‑Based/Informed program (ARC). Adheres to the fidelity of Wraparound facilitation, per job training, for CSSW staff. Provides Family Support Program (FSP) and Specialized Family Support Program (SFSP) as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or similar. Experience Two years of experience coordinating care, including facilitating child and family team meetings and working with youth and families on a direct service level, preferred. Other Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance. Ability to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate family’s needs. Required Skills Strong collaborative, relationship‑building, and communication skills to effectively resolve problems, achieve goals, and meet deliverables. Resilience and creativity toward engaging non‑engaged families and supports. Time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines. Knowledge of the Illinois child welfare systems, including local resources and service providers. Experience working with diverse populations. Proficient computer skills, including computer, keyboard, and Microsoft Windows. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong knowledge of spoken and written English, sufficient to obtain, provide, or exchange information. Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality. Ability to handle stress well and effectively de‑escalate crises. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to handle decisions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy. Demonstrated ability to utilize analytical thinking and independently make decisions. We Invest in You! Tuition assistance up to $2,500 per year. Up to 4 weeks paid vacation days, up to 6 paid personal days, and up to 5 paid sick days annually. Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short‑term disability options. Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary. Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren). Voluntary Legal Plans. Agency paid long‑term disability after 1 year of employment. Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities. A Different Kind of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us? 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida. Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency—strong since 1895. Energetic leadership and a rich community of support. Join Our Team Grow Your Why at OHU We encourage our Hope Members to reflect on the core of their work—their ‘why’. This serves as a symbol, purpose, and commitment to the work we do at OHU. Fulfill your ‘why’ at OHU today! One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify. All applicants with a conditional offer of employment must submit to pre‑employment drug testing and receive a negative test result. 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