Job description

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

POSITION SUMMARY
Are you a former or current caregiver to a relative or have you lived in a household with family that was providing caregiving to a relative’s child? This is an excellent opportunity to help other kinship families. You will have the opportunity to help kinship caregivers navigate the system as they provide for the children in their care. You will be able to come along kinship caregivers, using your experience as kinship family.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma and two years of lived experience as kinship or relative caregiver required. Effective time management, strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

LOCATION
Plainville, CT

SCHEDULE
Full Time

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Wheeler Clinic offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:

• For Good Health
• Wellness Programs
• Free annual flu shots
• For Retirement
• 403(b) Plan, with clinic contributions for eligible employees
• For Career Advancement
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Training and development opportunities
• For Work Life Balance

Generous paid time off

• 15 vacation days per year
• 8 sick days per year
• 2 personal days per year
• 2 floating holidays per year
• 9 Paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling
• Employee discounts on cell phone services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops case management plans or plans of care and provides direct case management services and/or coordination of care, including interventions necessary to increase the probability of positive outcomes, build on strengths of the family and to improve life functioning. Submits and reviews documentation as defined by program.

Provides crisis support to individuals and/or families in the program by phone, in-home and/or in the community as needed based on initial assessment of the presenting concerns and program practice parameters.

Problem solves by interpreting and adapting guidelines in the field and reviews situational details and assessment with supervisor for a second opinion and consultation.

Makes decisions based on working collaboratively with the family.

Uses supervision for guidance, uses judgment to interpret and adapt program guidelines/procedures based on specific concerns/needs/problems presented by client/ the family. Provides group, individual and/or family support and guidance with appropriate supervision and coordinates treatment phases with both internal and/or external service providers.

Maintains records of services provided, coordination of care, child and family team meetings and/or case management activities for reporting and tracking purposes and completes all documentation for caregiver medical records in accordance with documentation timelines and in compliance with licensing and other regulatory requirements/agencies as defined by program.

Supports daily program specific operational functions as required. May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate.

Provides service (evaluation, treatment, wraparound team facilitation, follow-up, case management) in the office and/or community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) and maintains a flexible schedule to ensure services are delivered based on client needs and as defined by the program.

Provides/supports safety planning and crisis intervention with appropriate supervision including rotating on-call coverage with other team members to ensure 24 hour availability to clients as required by program.

Participates in the co-development, implementation, and facilitation of initial plan or plan of care, transition plan and timeline for strategies and next steps as defined by program.

Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external levels of care, referral processes, and resources.

Makes appropriate referrals for identified support and service needs in a timely manner.

Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program, understands program/department/agency guidelines, goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.

Identifies potential risk factors and takes measures to reduce those risks in the home through appropriate supervision, reinforcement of positive and safe behaviors, trauma-informed and relationally based therapeutic interventions as defined by program.

Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision, team meetings, staff meetings or rounds to assist in coordinating case management/care coordination and review of treatment plans/plans of care.

Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.

Communicates in a positive, effective manner with families, and all internal and external providers.

Demonstrates professional conduct as described by standards outlined in the Professional Conduct policy.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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