Wraparound Coordinator

3 days ago


Westland, Michigan, United States Starfish Family Services, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Wraparound Coordinator

Starfish Family Services, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Wraparound Coordinator to join our team. As a Wraparound Coordinator, you will play a vital role in providing support and services to families and youth in need.

Job Summary:

The Wraparound Coordinator will assist with program development, marketing, staff training, and service monitoring for the clinic's Wraparound program. This position will take the lead role in coordinating the activities of the Wraparound team and collecting and reporting all necessary data to the supervisor.

Responsibilities:
  • Complete administrative tasks assigned at the discretion of the Wraparound Supervisor, such as organizing referrals, staff assignment, and data collection.
  • Provide direct service to clients and families.
  • Have at least weekly contact with the child and family and/or members of the Child and Family Team regarding the implementation of the Wraparound Plan.
  • Assemble a Child and Family Team within two weeks of enrollment by interviewing the family, identifying family members/natural supports/agency representatives, and other significant persons.
  • Convene the Child and Family Team and guide its members throughout the Wraparound process, ensuring adherence to the model fidelity and Wraparound Values.
  • Work with the family to uncover youths/family's strengths and needs and provide assistance with any immediate needs and complete the initial strengths assessment and needs and priorities within thirty days of enrollment.
  • Work with the family and submit a comprehensive Support Plan (proactive and reactive crisis/safety plan) within one week of enrollment.
  • Work with the Child and Family Team and submit an Individualized Plan of Care (POC) with services and resources that are community-based and culturally relevant within days of enrollment and an updated plan every 90 days thereafter.
  • Ensure the needs and services identified by the Child and Family Team are met.
  • Ensure community resources are sought first with the assistance of the Child and Family Team and the Community Team.
  • Collaborate with other necessary individuals the youth and family has contact with, such as CMO Workers, Teachers, Judges, District Attorneys, Mental Health Clinicians, Physicians, etc.
  • Make family aware of Wayne County SOC activities and encourage youth and parent involvement in leadership and advocacy within the SOC.
  • Facilitate the necessary referrals, information, and cooperation with collateral resources to ensure quality care and service delivery.
  • Monitor the provision and quality of services provided to the family and is the liaison when new services/resources need to be sought or developed.
  • Complete all the necessary paperwork in a strength-based manner per Wraparound/Agency requirements.
  • Develop/maintain liaison relationships with various community agencies, groups/volunteers, and key stakeholders.
  • Assist in advocacy for the development and provision of appropriate community resources and services for the client/family.
  • Facilitate alternative placement of a client when necessary.
  • Participate in and contribute to staff case reviews and staff training in collaboration with mental health therapist when appropriate.
  • Cooperate in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation, or other circumstances.
  • Responsible for working with team members, supervisor, child, families, and community contacts in a manner that is conducive to the philosophy and mission of the program and agency.
  • Attend mandatory agency meetings and trainings.
  • Must participate in a minimum of 24 hours of child and adolescent specific training annually.
  • Provides or secures support and crisis/emergency services for the youth/family. This may be done through face-to-face contact, phone contact, or availability by beeper or an on-call system.
  • Contribute to the building and maintenance of the community team as directed by supervisor and program manager.
  • Must be able to prepare for and testify in court.
  • Will provide transportation for appointments, crisis/respite services, etc. for clients, when necessary.