Family Care Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage services for clients engaged in the AFL program

• Act as a bridge between clients, host families, service providers, community resources, and support systems

• Aid in assessments, placement matching, and service coordination

• Create, implement, and oversee behavioral intervention and treatment plans

• Offer support, coaching, and crisis intervention to both clients and host families

• Engage in clinical team meetings and collaborate on treatment methodologies

• Ensure documentation complies with state, federal, and agency regulations

• Complete placement documentation, authorizations, attendance logs, and billing records

• Employ person-centered planning techniques to achieve client goals and outcomes

• Assist with transition planning and discharge coordination when needed

• Support outreach and recruitment initiatives, along with maintaining relationships with referral sources

• Advocate for Lutheran Services Carolinas within the community and human services network

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related discipline with two years of pertinent experience, including two years in client welfare services; OR a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with five years of relevant experience, including two years in client welfare services; OR a Master's degree in a Human Services-related area with one year of client welfare experience

• Familiarity with child welfare and behavioral health systems

• Proficient in conducting assessments and formulating behavioral treatment plans

• Strong skills in crisis intervention and behavior management

• Knowledge of family systems, attachment theory, psychopathology, and psychotropic medications

• Understanding of person-centered planning methods

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and documentation abilities

• Capacity to work independently while engaging with a multidisciplinary team

• Strong time-management and problem-solving skills

• Must be at least 21 years old

• A valid driver's license is required

• Reliable transportation is necessary

• Willingness to travel within the assigned region for home visits and client support

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts as required

• Capability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

🏝️ Benefits

• An additional $2.00 per hour for teammates who choose to opt out of benefits

• Benefits eligibility commences after 30 days

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and more

• Free medical insurance option available ($0 premium)

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Tuition assistance and scholarship programs

• Engaging work with a mission-focused organization