Systems of Care Coordinator – Capital Area Counseling Service – Pierre, SD

System of Care Coordinator

Location: Pierre, SD *

• This position is based in Pierre but may be required to travel to outlying counties.

Agency: Capital Area Counseling Service

Employment Category: Hourly

Employment Type: Full Time

Wage: $16.00 – $17.00/hr., DOE

Position Description:

The Systems of Care (SOC) Coordinator provides a wraparound approach to services with at-risk youth and families, as identified by school systems and other community stakeholders. They utilize evidence-based practices focusing on juvenile risk factors to improve mental health, and to reduce the likelihood of delinquent behavior.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Understands and adheres to the System of Care model focusing on strength-based, family-driven and culturally competent
• Collaborate with school systems and other community resources
• Accept referrals and ensure completion of intake paperwork
• Assess and assist families with needs across lie domains
• Ensure families are informed of service options
• Facilitate team meetings as needed to develop and monitor service plans and ensure that service plans are driven by the family
• Provide case management services, refer and facilitate access to community services and supports
• Collaborate and coordinate facilitation of service plans across all child and family serving agencies
• Conduct training, outreach and marketing in support of SoC programming
• Regularly review and assess client’s status with their goals and adjust as needed
• Utilize evidence-based techniques when working with clients
• Complete and maintain documentation required by the State or other funding sources and track all deadlines
• Adhere to all agency policies and state and federal laws regarding confidentiality of medical records
• Ability to work within a team including other community partner agencies and client’s family and peers
• Complete training to be a Medication Administrator and assist with medication monitoring and education

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
• Experience working with people, such as in a school setting or a case manager role preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health services
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with agency compliance plan and code of ethics
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills/proficient in computer applications, specifically MS Office
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Work hours will include some evening and weekend hours
• May need to use personal vehicle for work-related tasks and must provide proof of insurance
• Valid drivers license

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