Local Care Team Coordinator

JOB INFORMATION

Exempt; 32 hours per week; varied days and hours during regular business hours (Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) and some evening and weekend hours as needed; pro-rated benefits; grant-funded

This professional position is responsible for following and implementing the State requirements for a Local Management Board (LMB) under Maryland Code (Human Services §8-407) of a Local Care Team (LCT) which is a subcommittee of the Local Management Board (LMB). The LCT ensures a coordinated system for LCT case referral and tracking, maintaining a comprehensive resource database, collecting data and ensuring follow-up services. The LCT Coordinator facilitates a coordinated approach to services and ensures parent involvement in LCT meetings. This position must foster strong internal and external relationships with local and State entities for the purpose of ensuring that children and youth with intensive needs and who are at risk of out of home placement receive culturally appropriate and comprehensive support services within the community. Supervision is received from the Deputy Director for the Division of Family Services (DFS).

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

* 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
* 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
* 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
* Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
* 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
* Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
* Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
* County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
* Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 7/1/2024)
* Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.



Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

For more information, visit ourbenefitspage on the Frederick County Governmentjob opportunities webpage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Plan, convene, manage andprovidetechnical andadministrativesupporttomonthlyandemergencyLCTmeetings; facilitate both in-person and virtual meetings; set agendas, track attendance, anddocumentmeetingnotes
* Receive, completeanddisseminate (through encryption)casereferrals,recommendationsummariesandotherdocumentsto the LCT membersneeded forfamilycareplans
* Review and evaluate incoming case referrals from direct service agencies and the public to ensure appropriate. If not appropriate for LCT review, then provide community resources to referrals source and/or family
* Complete intake process with family to gather additional information as needed for the LCT
* Follow-up with families and lead agencies to ensure action plan has been established and followed
* Administer on-line satisfaction surveys to families; analyze survey data to identify effectiveness of team, service gaps and develop strategies for improvement
* Track progress/updatesonallVoluntaryPlacementAgreement(VPA)referrals;reporttotheStatewhenrequested
* Research and verify resources available for families with children entering or returning fromplacement;shareknowledgeofresourceswithvariousagenciesonasystem-wide,individualorchildlevel
* Oversee and ensure LCT is comprised of appropriate agency representatives as required by Maryland Code, Human Services § 8-407; if/when there is an agency lacking representation, coordinate with respective agency to fill absence; maintain a current and accurate list of LCT members and points of contact for the LCT
* Designate and train newly appointed LCT Chair and Co-Chair as necessary
* ComposeandsendwrittencorrespondenceonbehalfoftheLCTandDivision
* ActastheprimaryLCTrepresentativeonbehalfof theLMB and Division
* Establish and grow partnerships with local community partners
* Collaborate with LCT partners and other community partners to discuss and problem solve needs and gaps for children and families. Coordinate, review and revise the LCT policies and procedures to ensure compliancewithCountyandStatepolicies
* Coordinate with the State LCT staff person regarding technical assistance and guidance as needed
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive resource database/guide to include a directory ofcommunity-basedresources. Disseminate resource guide to families seeking child, youth, and family related information and resources/services
* OverseemarketingfortheLCT;createanddistributemarketingmaterials; attendresourcefairstoshareinformationabouttheLCT Research and distribute new and/or upcoming child, youth, and family resources, best practices and emerging trends with LCT and LMB members, community partners, and families as appropriate
* Plan regular learning and networking opportunities for LCT members and community partners
* OverseemarketingfortheLCT;createanddistributemarketingmaterials; attendresourcefairstoshareinformationabouttheLCT
* Maintain and update LCT webpage within the DFS website
* Oversee and advise budget items within the DFS LMB program budget
* Participate in community meetings that align with the goals of the LCT
* Incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) into the work of the LCT
* Act as LMB staff and aid in facilitation of monthly meetings and community planning process
* Participate in the work of the LMB DEIB workgroup, which includes LMB members and community partners
* Maintain HIPAA compliance
* Act as holder of LCT records and work with DFS and County Attorney when subpoenas for LCT documents are received
* Collaborate with LCT Coordinators in other jurisdictions
* Respond to community calls and email inquiries received by the division that require high level community service linkage
* Represent the division and LMB at meetings, trainings, and workshops as assigned
* OverseeLCTflex fundsprocedures,includingupdating policy, reviewingapplications,approving/denying financial requests, tracking in Excel spreadsheet; working with vendors tomakepaymentand administerfunds
* UseExcelspreadsheetstocompileand analyzedataandpreparereportstothe LCT,LMBandtheStateon additional data not captured within the Scorecard, such as demographics, trends, challenges, and needsidentifiedbythe LCT
* Use LCT data to identify underserved areas in the County and provide presentations and attend outreach activities in those areas to increase knowledge and utilization of LCT
* Utilize Results Based Accountability (RBA) to analyze and report LCT performance measures to the State through the Scorecard data system. This includes data entry, tracking, and the monitoring of quantitative and qualitative data for the LCT
* Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties section, each employee in this classification may perform the following other duties. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Master'sdegreeinsocialwork,psychology,counseling,specialeducation,orarelatedfield
* Minimum 1 year of work experience in child placement systems, behavioral and/or mentalhealth,andorspecialeducation
* Experiencewithdataanalysisandreporting
* IntermediateskillsintheuseofMSOffice Suite
* Possession ofavalidautomobileoperator'slicense

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

* Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities and complete assigned duties withminimalsupervision
* Ability to demonstrate the use of a trauma-informed care approach when working with andprovidingservicestoyouthandfamilies
* Ability toeffectivelytranscribeandconfidentialitystoreLCT referrals,meetingnotes, recommendations, etc.
* AbilitytoeffectivelyutilizeCounty encryptionprocess.
* Abilitytoeffectivelyleadgroupsinconsensus-buildingandgoalplanningfortheLCT
* Knowledgeofcommunityresourcesforchildren,youthandfamilies
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diversebackgrounds,including families, co-workers, human service professionals, and communityleaders
* Ability to incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into the work of the LCT
* Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the abilityto effectively conduct intake and assessment; clearly convey client needs and participate inlocalcareteammeetings
* Considerable knowledge of behavioral health services including residential, inpatient andout-patientprogramsavailableinFrederickCountyandsurroundingcommunitiesthatbenefityouth
* Ability to effectively access and utilize Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other data management systems

PREFERERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

* Experience working with children and youth with trauma, behavioral and mental health needs
* Secondary language skills in Spanish or American Sign Language

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

* While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and occasionallydrive
* Whileworkinginthisposition,theemployeeisrequiredtoconstantlyworkindoors except for occasional working outdoors for outreach events

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

* Ability to provide own transportation as needed for local or statewide meetings or trainings
* Available for varied working hours to accommodate Local Care Team needs

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

* An evaluation of training and experience
* One or more interviews