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Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Date Posted: June 5 , 2008
Position: SKN System of Care Coordinator - North Central Region
Date to be Filled: ASAP
Salary Range: $44,000 - 51,000 for 260 days per year
Qualifications: See job description below
Application Deadline: Until Filled

 

 

Job Description 

 

JOB TITLE: Special Kids Network (SKN) System of Care Coordinator

Organizational relationship:  The SKN System of Care Coordinator reports directly to the SKN Systems of Care Program Project Director.

JOB DEFINITION: The SKN System of Care Coordinator has primary responsibility for supporting the development and implementation of community, county and statewide services to assist families, children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). This includes service system integration, organizational development, service capacity development, and family support services related to achieving healthy outcomes for children, families and communities.  This position supports the coordination of family/child-serving systems such as pediatric and adolescent health service providers, public/private human service agencies, schools and other service providers. The System of Care Coordinator will be responsible for creating cross program collaborations among all projects under the direction of the System of Care Project Director.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Project Development and Planning:
    • Work with System of Care (SOC) team members to develop project action plans.
    • Work with community partners to research, plan, develop and enhance programs for CYSHCN.
    • Conduct ongoing research of model programs and projects in related areas.
  • Project Implementation:
    • Coordinate program activities for statewide initiatives as assigned, including implementation of trainings, workshops and conferences, grant administration and monitoring, provision of technical assistance and preparing regular correspondence to other SOC staff.
    • Conduct community system development, resource mapping, outreach and evaluation activities.
    • Work with the System of Care Program Manager to implement SOC as requested.
    • Actively solicit meaningful parent/family involvement in this project in coordination with team members.
    •  Plan and implement conferences, trainings and in-service activities with SOC team members and other community partners.
  • Liaison:
    • Develop and maintain contacts with appropriate Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit staff, other service agencies and other related Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit programs.
    • Work closely with regional and state Department of Health staff and other regional service providers to coordinate the development of services intended to fill identified gaps in services.
    • Work collaboratively with the Elks Nurse staff to assure a full continuum of care is offered to the children and families served.
    • Assist the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (PAAAP) with continuing development of the Medical Home Initiative within the region.
    • Attend Pennsylvania Departments of Education, Health and Public Welfare-sponsored meetings and workshops regarding project implementation.
    • Participate in Center for Schools and Communities staff meetings and participate in special meetings and/or task force meetings.
    • Attend specified conferences and trainings to remain current in the field.
  • Data Collection/Evaluation:
    • Assist in developing appropriate project management, evaluation methods and data collection instruments for each component of the initiative to demonstrate effectiveness.
    • Assist with training community partners and other stakeholders on use of instruments.
    • Assist with data collection and processing.
    • Assist with preparing reports.
  • Information Processing:
    • Review and distribute information pertinent to project operations.
    •  Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports on project activities.
    • Research and prepare correspondence and informal bulletins for local and statewide programs.
  • Inter-project Coordination:
    • Assist in coordinating Center projects to facilitate synergies in resource sharing, professional development and service delivery.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

  • Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's Degree in education or one of the Social sciences and at least 5 years experience in a closely related field.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in human service, education and health systems.
  • Understanding of group dynamics and its impact on organizational change.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize multiple activities.
  • Ability to work independently and willingness to be a team player.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients both internal and external.
  • Experience in program and community systems planning, development, education, and collaboration.
  • Experience with work involving children, adolescents and families; experience with children with special health care needs and their families desired.
  • Experience working with individuals of diverse cultures and ethnicities.
  • Ability to work with and manipulate census and research data.
  • Intermediate computer literacy including:  word processing, database entry and manipulation, and internet searches.  Experience with Power Point, FilemakerPro, Microsoft Publisher, and Microsoft Project is an advantage.
  • Public speaking experience.
  • Group facilitation/training skills.
  •  Five (5) years field experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Current Act 151 (Child Abuse) and Act 34 (Criminal Record) and Act 114 (FBI Fingerprint) clearances are required.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Lifting and moving materials for meetings/conferences.
  • Visiting various program sites.
  • Public speaking.
  • Word processing.
  • Driving for statewide travel.

Time and Site Requirements:

  • Twelve month position, 260 day position.
  • Attendance at work is a requirement of the position; any and all absences must be approved by the immediate supervisor.
  • Frequent overnight travel for trainings, meetings and conferences.
  • Ability to work from home.
  • Ability to manage and maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate frequent evening community meetings.

CSIU PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS: 

  • All property, including intellectual property, materials, equipment, or actual products and services developed or accrued as part of the job duties and responsibilities listed above, is the property of the CSIU.  It may not be used for personal profit of gain and will be relinquished to the CSIU upon termination of employment from the CSIU. 
  • The person employed in this position shall maintain confidentiality with regard to the personal and private information about clients and coworkers, programs and services and any other proprietary information accrued as a result of CSIU employment or as required by state or federal laws and regulations.
  • The person employed in this position must adhere to all requirements identified in the code of professionalism entitled "Ambassadors Are Professionals, Too."

 

SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter (please indicate the position for which you want to be considered) and résumé to:

Center for Schools and Communities
275 Grandview Avenue, Suite 200
Camp Hill, PA  17011
ATTN: (Indicate position title here)

Cover letters and résumés may also be submitted to the Center via email at cscresume@csc.csiu.org. Indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the Subject field of the email.

CSIU staff...Please notify your immediate supervisor before applying with the office of human resources.

The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit will not discriminate in educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, union membership or any other legally protected classifications.  Announcement of this policy is in accord with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Employees and program participants who have an inquiry or complaint of harassment or discrimination, or who need information about accommodations for people with disabilities, should contact:  Human Resources Director, CSIU, P.O. Box 213, Lewisburg, PA 17837.