Care Coordinator Job Details Job Location Pembroke Pines - 1633 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $21.63 - $21.63 Hourly Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description Position Summary: The person in this position will be responsible to act as the primary consumer advocate for the program assigned. The person in this position keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the consumer and family internally and through external referral. Essential Job Functions: + Administer evidence based assessments as need + Conduct Needs Assessment + Develop Service Plans in collaboration with the consumer and family + Conduct monthly Service Plan reviews + Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure + Conduct individual case management sessions + Provide vocational education and skills building to the consumer as needed + Perform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance at external appointments (e.g., court appearances, school staffing, etc.), as needed + Provide referral and linkage for the consumer and family, as needed + Prepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned consumers for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc. + Coordinate consumer and family care with the treatment team and with external providers + Responsible for the development of the discharge plan in coordination with other treatment team members + Arrange transportation for consumers, as necessary + Provide case management to additional populations, as needed + Participate in case conference Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Certifications/Licensures: + Certification as a certified case manager in good standing and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire;Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified; Education: + Graduation from an accredited bachelors program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required Experience and Competencies: + Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family therapy is preferred + Bilingual is preferred. + Must have reliable means of transportation + Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade County. + CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test. + Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite + Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character + Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required. Rate dependent on credentials During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you. WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent uponsuccessful completion of a pre-employment drug test,pre-employment physical and criminal background check.