Job Description

Permanency Coordinator:

Summary

: Permanency Coordinators provide and support the provision of comprehensive services and supports that are trauma informed, aligned with the permanency goals of youth, family-driven, youth-guided, strength-based, and individualized. Permanency Coordinators strive to implement practices and program initiatives that create strong and closely coordinated partnerships and collaborations between families, youth, and their community.

Supervision and Support

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Permanency Coordinators report to: Permanency Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as liaison with student's parents, referring agency, permanency team members, and community resources via family visits, team meetings, telephone conferences and as indicated by treatment and permanency plans. Support the youth's individual progress through treatment at VPI as indicated in the Treatment Plan Implement an approach to permanency that reflects the values of The Building Bridges and Families First Initiatives including provision of support and service coordination in the student's home community. ITPs: support youth participation and progress toward identified Family and Community goal and objectives Travel: to support visits with families in their community, appointments and other opportunities as indicated. To include Community Integration, working on life skill development. Support case plans, court hearings, and monthly reviews as scheduled. Complete documentation in a timely manner as required by each state. Facilitate youth skill development towards permanency and transition. Reporting out- partner within the permanency and clinical department for coverage when not available, case by case Update calendar with appointments, visits, meetings, etc. * Perform other job-related projects and activities as requested or directed by Permanency Specialist, Clinical Director, or Director of Operations