Agency:
Community Treatment Solutions
Program:
Goldston Family Services
Position:
Care Coordinator
Location:
Bridgeton, New Jersey
Contact: Gail Spinnato, Assistant Director, at GSpinnato@legacytreatment.org
Duties:
Position is responsible for supervising reunification visits. Transport consumers and parents to and from visits and provides coverage when needed. Develops effective intervention strategies for consumers with emotional and behavioral problems. Trains and motivates parents to provide effective care for their children. Documents interventions used during visits and consumer’s responses to interventions. Maintains contact with DCP&P worker assigned to case. Has thorough knowledge of community resources, child development, family dynamics and psychological impact of abuse in trauma. Is able to support a family’s spiritual and cultural background and practices. Responds to client crisis with prescribed procedures for de-escalation, crisis management and behavior management. Demonstrates a trauma-informed response to clients based on Safe Crisis Management guidelines. Communicates observations both verbally and in the client’s electronic health record using prescribed formats and terminology. Participates in and accepts supervision and feedback as scheduled with Supervisor. Attends internal and external trainings in pursuit of professional development and career growth. Follows Agency policies and procedures regarding work practices and expectations. Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find locations. Time management and organizational skills to keep track of visits and stay on schedule to meet program guidelines. Ensures the children have good hygiene and changes diapers and feeds infants/toddlers as necessary.
Goldston Family Services (GFS) gives families new tools, mentoring and support, which enable parents to improve their coping and parenting skills.
Education/Experience:
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree and two years’ relevant experience after High School.
Hours
Full Time