Gateway-Longview, Inc.
Raise-the-Age Care Coordinator
Gateway-Longview, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Title:
Raise the Age Care Coordinator
Department:
Raise the Age Care Coordination
Position Summary: Coordinate services for families enrolled in the Raise the Age Care Coordination program, integrating the Wraparound Model, & Restorative Justice Practices.
Department Gateway Longview’s Behavioral Health & Preventive Services programs supports children and youth ages birth-21 years struggling with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
Agency Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees!
We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, flexible working options, & several more offers. In addition to receiving up to 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays, employees can earn up to 33 days of PTO each year, with the opportunity to start using PTO after hire date.
Compensation
Bachelor's Degree: $21.30 - $23.38 per hour
Master's Degree: $23.10 - $25.18 per hour
* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience
Hours/Schedule
Full-Time
Monday-Friday
Professional Development Opportunities Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.
Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with youth, families and Erie County staff to identify strengths and needs and develop, implement and evaluate an individualized service plan that addresses the social determinants contributing to the behaviors identified, with a goal to realign with prosocial behaviors.
Work closely with youth and families to build a Child Family Team (CFT) of supportive people that include natural, community and system supports that will help the youth repair and reconnect with the community and achieve their short and long term goals.
Provide in-home and community based interventions, education, and mentoring that assist youth to develop positive relationships, independent living skills, and allows youth to meet expectation set by their parents/caregivers, their community, Erie County and the legal system. Additionally, provide advocacy, case management, and crisis intervention services, including regular telephone, face to face contact, and availability by cell phone.
Refer and link youth to culturally competent, community based, formal and informal supports that address needs identified in the assessment process and help youth meet their established goals and the expectations of Erie County and the legal system.
Participate in planning and the facilitation of twice monthly youth groups and Restorative Justice Circles.
Ensure accurate, thorough, and timely completion and filing of all necessary documentation in TenEleven and/or CONNECTIONS according to program and contractual expectations.
Attend required meetings and trainings offered by Gateway-Longview and Erie County Probation / Department of Social Services
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
Possess assessment skills, ability to engage families, and establish and maintain relationships with social services and other service providers
Must have a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a human services related field with 4 years of experience
Master’s Degree in a human services related field with 2 years of experience
Experience providing direct care services or linkage services to at risk youth/children and families preferable within the juvenile justice / delinquency field
Valid New York State driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and reliable transportation to travel locally on a regular basis is required
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
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Raise the Age Care Coordinator
Department:
Raise the Age Care Coordination
Position Summary: Coordinate services for families enrolled in the Raise the Age Care Coordination program, integrating the Wraparound Model, & Restorative Justice Practices.
Department Gateway Longview’s Behavioral Health & Preventive Services programs supports children and youth ages birth-21 years struggling with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
Agency Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees!
We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, flexible working options, & several more offers. In addition to receiving up to 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays, employees can earn up to 33 days of PTO each year, with the opportunity to start using PTO after hire date.
Compensation
Bachelor's Degree: $21.30 - $23.38 per hour
Master's Degree: $23.10 - $25.18 per hour
* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience
Hours/Schedule
Full-Time
Monday-Friday
Professional Development Opportunities Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.
Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with youth, families and Erie County staff to identify strengths and needs and develop, implement and evaluate an individualized service plan that addresses the social determinants contributing to the behaviors identified, with a goal to realign with prosocial behaviors.
Work closely with youth and families to build a Child Family Team (CFT) of supportive people that include natural, community and system supports that will help the youth repair and reconnect with the community and achieve their short and long term goals.
Provide in-home and community based interventions, education, and mentoring that assist youth to develop positive relationships, independent living skills, and allows youth to meet expectation set by their parents/caregivers, their community, Erie County and the legal system. Additionally, provide advocacy, case management, and crisis intervention services, including regular telephone, face to face contact, and availability by cell phone.
Refer and link youth to culturally competent, community based, formal and informal supports that address needs identified in the assessment process and help youth meet their established goals and the expectations of Erie County and the legal system.
Participate in planning and the facilitation of twice monthly youth groups and Restorative Justice Circles.
Ensure accurate, thorough, and timely completion and filing of all necessary documentation in TenEleven and/or CONNECTIONS according to program and contractual expectations.
Attend required meetings and trainings offered by Gateway-Longview and Erie County Probation / Department of Social Services
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
Ability to work independently and be an enthusiastic team player
Possess assessment skills, ability to engage families, and establish and maintain relationships with social services and other service providers
Must have a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, and community contacts
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a human services related field with 4 years of experience
Master’s Degree in a human services related field with 2 years of experience
Experience providing direct care services or linkage services to at risk youth/children and families preferable within the juvenile justice / delinquency field
Valid New York State driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and reliable transportation to travel locally on a regular basis is required
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
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