As a member of the team it is your opportunity to play a vital role in providing wellness coaching, care coordination and support navigating services to children, youth and families. You will help connect individuals to essential resources and care, making a meaningful impact everyday. You will deliver ongoing community based assessment, treatment and supports for children and youth experiencing or at-risk for severe emotional disturbance assisting as they and their families traverse healthcare, community systems and education systems.
Summary of Duties
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Identify youth and family needs, strengths and goals while simultaneously addressing barriers to accessing services
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Make referrals and follow up on services
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Support communication between providers and members of the youth’s team
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Support youth with goal-setting, organization, problem-solving and self-advocacy
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Provide support in schools, homes, and community settings
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Document services, referrals, coordination, and progress
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Collaborate with clinicians and other CYFS staff
Compensation and Benefits
WCMHS provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and a generous paid time off package including flexible holidays and 12 vacation days in year one.
The starting pay rate for this position is $24.87 per hour.
Summary of Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field
Experience with providing support to parents around a myriad of childhood issues including but not limited to, development, behavioral management, and attachment
Experience interfacing with community partners
Ability to work cooperatively and responsibly as a member of a team from diverse backgrounds
Abide by confidentiality policies
Due to the rural nature of our catchment area, a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle is required
Work takes place in a variety of office and community settings. Frequent travel between sites over the course of a week. Extended use of a computer.
For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment to individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”
