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Youth Community Care Coordinator

Carle Health
United States, Illinois, West Peoria
2223 West Heading Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 17, 2025
Overview Under the direct supervision of the Project Director, the Community Care Coordinator provides outreach services to youth, families, and community organizations. The coordinator assists families with identifying needs, navigating community systems, and engaging in the System of Care. The coordinator leads efforts to increase community awareness of the System of Care and engage community partners in the collaborative approach. Qualifications Educational Requirements bachelor's degree; practical nurse license under the Nurse Practice Act; certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program plus a high school diploma plus 2 years' experience in providing mental health services; recovery support specialist certified and in good standing with the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc., plus one year experience in providing mental health services; occupational therapy assistant licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act with at least one year of experience in a mental health setting; minimum of 5 years supervised experience in mental health or human services. Certification & Licensure Requirement Proof of Auto Insurance MVR ran annually Upon Hire Other Requirements Ability to delegate wisely, exercise good judgment, maintain good interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically and think creatively. Individual will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Individual will demonstrate effective written and verbal skills allowing efficient communication with physicians, clinic/hospital personnel, community partners, and the public. Position requires good organizational skills. Ability to use Motivational Interviewing techniques, trauma informed approaches, and crisis management strategies to meet the need of youth and their family members. Individual will represent the agency in a professional manner. Responsibilities Provides community-based behavioral health care coordination services for individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns that interfere with their ability to manage symptoms and impact functioning. Majority of services are provided in the community and client home setting. Completes accurate assessment and individualized, family-focused, and measurable care plan with client. Acts as a liaison, advocate, and resource between clients, the community, and their families, coordinating treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court systems, schools, and managed care. Provides support services to include, but not limited to, monitoring of daily living activities, assistance maintaining benefits and entitlements, assistance with employment and education, assistance accessing resources, family support, coordination of services and care. Coordinates with crisis service teams when clinically appropriate and follows up with client and family following crisis event. Maintains data and records in accordance with Carle Health and Trillium Place policies, as well as state and federal oversight agencies and accreditation agencies including Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Commerical Insurances. Participates in multidisciplinary care conferences, and requests consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner. As appropriate, provides transportation to family. Understands and actively promotes children's mental health system of care partnership throughout the tri-county area, identifying ways in which efforts aimed at improving outcomes for children and families can be better coordinated. Provides assertive community outreach and sustained efforts to engage individual clients, schools, and partner organizations. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. \| For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $18.39per hour - $29.79per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.