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BAMSI Intensive Care Coordinator in Brockton, Massachusetts
BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.
BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.
We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:
Generous Time Off Package
up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
11 paid holidays
up to 2 weeks Sick Time
Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
Health and Dental Insurance
Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
403B plan with discretionary match
Wellness Activities
Employee Assistance Program
Career Development Opportunities
*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.
The ICC at BAMSI provides support, the coordination of services and advocacy to parents/caregivers enrolled in the program. The Care Coordinator ensures the youth’s and family’s voice is heard throughout the wraparound process and facilitates the provision of creative, customized services and supports to youth and families that enhance their lives and lead to positive outcomes.
The Community Service Agency (CSA) of the Brockton Area provides intensive coordination of care to support youth with serious emotional challenges as they remain in their home and community.
General Statement of Duties: The Care Coordinator provides support, the coordination of services and advocacy to parents/caregivers enrolled in the program. The Care Coordinator ensures the youth’s and family’s voice is heard throughout the wraparound process and facilitates the provision of creative, customized services and supports to youth and families that enhance their lives and lead to positive outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive, home-based assessment inclusive of the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) and Mental Status Exam, at a location of the family’s choosing.
Facilitate monthly care plan meetings with family, youth, natural supports, clinical team and schools/other community providers.
Identify and develop appropriate members of the Care Plan Family Team.
Develop and implement a youth and family-centered Individualized Care Plan in collaboration with the family and its service team.
Attend and actively participate in weekly individual and group clinical supervision to review progress, identify risk factors, improve communication, and foster professional growth.
Refer and link families to appropriate supports as identified in the Individualized Care Plan including medical, educational, social, therapeutic, family-centered services and resources.
Assist the family with strategies to navigate the mental health system and to identify and develop natural supports. Provide psycho-education, advocacy, support and transportation to families as needed
Monitor, review, and update the Individualized Care Plan to reflect the changing needs of the youth and family in a timely manner and maintain overall responsibility for the clinical integrity of service planning and delivery.
Complete the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANS) quarterly and at discharge for each enrolled child.
Participate in the rotation of the 24 hour on-call system and be available for telephone consultation to provide timely and effective crisis support services to youth and families and assist in effective intervention.
Work with other BAMSI programs and the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCI) to provide coordinated and comprehensive crisis diversion and intervention services.
Maintain records, reports, and documentation for families in a timely manner, including insurance authorizations, Individual Care Plans, weekly progress notes, assessments and evaluation data. Conduct clinical practice in accordance with BAMSI policies, all state department regulations, Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partners (MBHP) regulations, Federal Medicaid Guidelines, the requirements of the Board of Registration in Medicine under the Patient Care Assessment Program, and any other regulatory agencies to which the program is subject.
Completes Tier One National Wraparound Certification Requirements within 3 months of hire
Meets weekly billing productivity expectations (a minimum of 30 hours per week for a full time employee.)
Files 51As (Child Abuse and Neglect Report) with support from supervisor as required by law.
Maintain regular and timely attendance, professional boundaries, quality clinical service and high professional standards at all times.
Adhere to the agency’s policy regarding confidentiality, and execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.
Complies with all state, federal and funding source policies, including policies on conflict resolution and mediation
Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor or Master's degree and a minimum of two(2) years of experience working with the target population pursuant to MCE credentialing criteria required.
Certification in the Massachusetts Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) preferred
Must have valid driver’s license in state of residence and own means of transportation
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in navigating all of the child/family-serving systems and experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of the wraparound process and systems of care principles desired.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and an ability to accept families, children and youth unconditionally without judgment or blame for the challenges they face.
Ability to communicate effectively with service providers and administrators, to work independently and as part of a team, and to embrace the system of care principles and family systems
Must possess excellent coordination, facilitation, mediation and crisis management skills.
Must possess excellent computer time management, and organizational skills.
BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.
We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization.
BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.
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Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment
Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs.
Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI.
Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.
ID: 2023-6733
External Company Name: Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.
External Company URL: http://www.bamsi.org/
Schedule: Mon-Fri
EEO: We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization.
BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.
EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs.
Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI.
Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.