Care Coordinator

Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Care Coordinator at our Onarga, IL location!

Nexus-Onarga Family Healing is located approximately 30 miles south of Kankakee and 45 miles north of Champaign-Urbana, just a few miles off of I-57 on a historic site in Onarga, IL. Nexus Onarga provides boys ages 10 to 20 years old a structured, homelike environment where they can safely address a variety of unhealthy behaviors and mental health issues as well as childhood trauma.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity. 

Work Schedule & Salary:

• Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday based on the program needs
• Work hours range from 7a-7p based on the needs of youth & families served
• Salary starts at $25.20-$27.00 per hour based on prior experience & education

Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours).
• Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within the residential program.
• Must be able to assist in proper restraining of client.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Benefits of the Care Coordinator Position at Nexus-Onarga: 

• Endless training on mental health & trauma informed care
• Internal advancement opportunities without further education required 
• Ongoing support of a team of trained & experienced professionals
• Tuition Assistance Program to obtain higher education in a related field
• Employee Referral Bonus program

The Care Coordinator supports treatment services by guiding clients and families, coordinating resources, and ensuring continuity of care for stabilization.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provides mental health counseling to assigned youth and documents services, meeting or exceeding minimum standards.
• Manages and coordinates resources and activities for each assigned client(s) to ensure that the unique treatment needs, and requirements of each individual are met.
• Facilitates client and family engagement in treatment, identifies barriers, and connects them with support through transition or discharge.
• Participates in and/or facilitates all required meetings and conferences relative to assigned clients.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, families, staff, and external contacts; shares knowledge and resources appropriately.
• Maintains required documentation and current files for all clients, meeting organizational and regulatory standards.
• Works effectively with internal stakeholders to successfully implement plans for achievement of treatment objectives and community reintegration.
• Provides timely and accurate communication to supervisory and management staff and team members regarding significant events, to ensure continuity of care and safety of clients.
• Participates in the training and development of other care coordinators and assumes mentorship role as assigned.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of all Nexus policies and procedures and ensures compliance with the ability to reference and use them.
• Demonstrates concern and empathy towards others as needed, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Exhibits a high degree of ethical conduct, integrity, and confidentiality, while adhering to the Nexus Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and manages emotional responses professionally in daily work situations.
• Interacts with and appreciates people from diverse cultural, social, economic, and religious backgrounds.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and teamwork; supports staff and fosters cooperation.

Required Education and Licensure:

• Meets the Mental Health Service Definitions and Professional Qualifications of a Mental Health Professional (MHP) 
• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical discipline (psychology, social work, etc.). In lieu of clinical degree, any bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of related experience required. In lieu of bachelor’s degree, will consider MHP with 5 years of related experience. 
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
• Must successfully pass a DCFS criminal background check.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 3 years of related experience.

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Our ICARE Values:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!