Intensive Care Coordinator

Intensive Care Coordinator
(Caseworker II)

The Division of Family Health is looking for an Intensive Care Coordinator that is experienced in casework to join their diverse team to help ensure youth and families in the Box Elder County, Weber County, and other surrounding areas are receiving the proper support to lead safe and healthy lives.

Responsibilities:
Facilitate High Fidelity Wraparound Model services for families: utilize a strengths-based approach to safety planning, development of family team and family support systems, and wraparound planning for the purpose of maintaining children in their homes, schools and communities by utilizing the 10 Principles of High Fidelity Wraparound: Family Voice & Choice, Team-Based, Community Based, Collaboration, Strengths Based, Individualized, Outcomes Based, Culturally Competent, Unconditional
Develop wraparound plan with families and agency partners with measurable outcomes and time bound specific objectives; develop & maintain a crisis prevention plan throughout the process with each youth/family
Coordinate provider services and ensure the quality of services for youth and families
Oversee the achievement of goals to ensure needs are met and family vision is at the forefront; observe progress of the family with a goal for transition within 6 months
Balance perspective of family, professionals and community partners to come up with the best outcomes
Maintain a caseload of 10 (rural) or 12 families at all times
Prepare detailed case documentation including: opening and closing referral records and completing assessments, Strengths Needs & Cultural Discoveries, Wraparound Plans, contact notes, safety and crisis prevention plans, and correspondence, etc.
Provide regular communication and close collaboration with multiple community partners (e.g. Juvenile Court, Division of Juvenile Justice Services, Division of Services for People with Disabilities and Local Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities)

Minimum Qualifications:
Previous experience in social services, behavioral health, and/or mental health fields performing case management
Passion for helping families receive the support and services they need
Ability to work with people in a manner which shows respect, sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
Love for interacting with community agencies
Innovative and creative when approaching challenges and barriers
Confident and skillful in working with behaviorally complex youth in an unpredictable environment, like a home or a community
Confidence to practice de-escalation techniques and manage potential crises

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with the following skills or qualifications, but in no way does absence of these skills or qualifications exclude candidates from consideration:
Experience implementing High Fidelity Wraparound Model
Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field or equivalent experience in any human services related field providing direct services to families OR 4+ years of working experience in in a relevant field, such as public health, behavioral health, etc.
Active Social Service Worker license in the state of Utah

Why You Should Join Our Team
This is an opportunity to make a difference. The Office of Coordinated Care and Regional Supports provides intensive care coordination, using the evidence-based high fidelity wraparound model to keep families safely together while effectively helping children with emotional and behavioral health needs thrive in their homes, schools, and communities.
Supplemental Information
Schedule:
The schedule for this position is typically 10 hours per day Monday – Thursday

Conditions of Employment:
Some travel throughout Box Elder County, Weber County, and other surrounding areas will be required for this position.
The candidate selected for this position will either be given access to a state-owned vehicle, or will receive mileage reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle.
Due to this position requiring travel via motor vehicle, candidates will be required to have a valid Driver License.
Continued employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check.

Physical Requirements:
Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:
Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., being subject to possible physical attack.