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::: {ng-bind-html="field.content | trustAsHtml"} The Clinical Utilization Placement Coordinator locates the least restrictive placements for children that can meet the needs children with higher acuity

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::: {ng-bind-html="field.content | trustAsHtml"} Minimum Education:

• Associates degree in Human Services field from an accredited university preferred

Minimum Work Experience:

• Prefer two years experience working with families and/or children

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must pass drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and Adult Registry check
• FBI Fingerprint
• Lifting requirements of 30-50 lbs.
• Must have valid drivers license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation

Essential Functions:

• Develops an understanding of the child or youths needs for environment and caregiver, wants in a placement, personal strengths and coping skills, cultural beliefs and creates and individualized referral to make the most appropriate match for the child or youth transitioning from a higher level of care (PRTF & QRTP)
• Updates the individualized referral timely and it is comprehensive and representative of the child presently
• Participates in all discharge meetings; when unavailable locates alternate person to participate
• Communicates regularly with the case team for the child/youth as well as other stakeholders for the child/youth
• Assists data personnel with appropriate paperwork related to placement
• Completes all documentation necessary to ensure that appropriate placements are located for clients. This includes CMS and all other documentation platforms utilized
• Maintains contact with all child placement agencies and foster parents to develop and maintain positive rapport
• Establish relationships and resource list for homes specializing in care for high needs children/youth
• Adapts to a flexible work schedule.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation as assigned
• Participates in Placement Coordinator holiday on-call rotation
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all term of the contract between Saint Francis Ministries and DCF
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients rights are protected
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Mandated Reporter
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of family centered practice, child development, family systems, and treatment.
• Understands child and adolescent therapeutic techniques and how this impacts the client.
• Sensitive to the needs of youth and their families.
• Understanding of the child welfare and state foster care/adoption system.
• Understanding of mental health state systems and Medicaid systems.
• Must be a team player.
• Flexible to changing situations, staff and youth.
• Able to solve problems, but also able and willing to seek assistance when necessary.
• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Ability to think critically and objectively as well as evaluate needs and progress
• Handles multiple priorities.
• Ability to facilitate productive meetings with stakeholders in a professional manner
• Manages emotions and can make decision under pressure.
• Manages stress appropriately.
• Works alone effectively.
• Works effectively with others /teamwork.
• Understands and practices Universal Precaution. ::: :::