Youth and Family Coordinator - PACT

Company: MULTI-AGENCY ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN
Location: Columbus
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

A Youth and Family Coordinator (YFC) will provide coordination for our PACT Program - Permanencyfocused, Action oriented, Collaboration, Team-based. The program is designed to work with youth to improvetheir success and sustainability in a community environment. The YFC maintains a caseload and is responsiblefor coordinating and facilitating the entire support process for each of the youth/families served. This entailsassisting teams with developing individual goal oriented action plans for youth and useful safety plans for crisissituations. The YFC is responsible for making sure that the youth and families have every opportunity to besuccessful in the home, school and community settings and remain connected to people important to them.Maintaining documentation on a timely basis is also a requirement of this position.Experience in behavioral healthcare field, knowledge of the educational system, crisis intervention, family andyouth centered practice, the child welfare system and creative problem solving preferred. Bachelors leveleducation in a human service field, and 2 years' experience required. Salary is commensurate with educationand experience.Qualifications/CompetenciesEssential Skills Knowledge of Georgia's behavioral health, developmental disabilities, child welfare, education,juvenile justice systems and available resources Knowledge of and ability to model strength–based and solution–focused skills Ability to document activities and keep accurate records that are timely and well written Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships Crisis intervention and safety planning skills Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times Ability to work effectively on multiple teams with different goals toward the best interest of thechildren served Effective problem solving Ability to be self -motivated Ability to be creative in thinking and planning Openness to learning and tracking large amounts of information Respect for the value of youth voice, and skill in appropriately involving youth in their care planPreferred Skills Experience in coordination of resources and services with youth and families Experience working with and in a youth or family–centered practice model Existing knowledge of MAAC and its many functions Existing positive professional reputation Previous experience in Wraparound
Multi-Agency Alliance for Children, Inc.
MAAC's Mission: MAAC's mission is to coordinate people, resources, information and a network of quality
providers to create positive outcomes for vulnerable youth and families.
Job Duties & Responsibilities1. Review youth and family information to identify strengths and explore needs of youth and family inconcert with a team2. Ensure case record includes pertinent clinical/historical information3. Coordinate ongoing meetings with youth, families, partner agencies and community members,natural supports (such as DJJ, DFCS, and school systems)4. Statewide travel to agencies, foster homes, and birth homes to meet and interact with youth andfamilies5. Write and develop plans to achieve youth and family success6. Attend and participate in MAAC's Clinical Team Meetings, when necessary7. Attend and participate in all other relevant meetings8. Be flexible and committed to MAAC's Mission9. Anticipate challenges and solve them before they become problems10. Being knowledgeable regarding youth and families served11. Develop resources to meet the unique needs of the youth and families served and make referralswhen necessary12. Enter documentation within required timelines into the web-based database system site Efforts toOutcomes (ETO)13. Uphold fidelity to MAAC's Practice Model14. Various projects and other assigned duties (as needed)Supervisory Responsibility: None.Work Environment: 20-25% in officeSpecial Demands: Able to drive long distances/Sitting/StandingWork Hours: Full-timeWeekend Work Possibility: as neededTravel: within the State of Georgia
AAP/EEO Statement: MAAC, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless oftheir race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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