Job Description

Job Location: Newton, KS 67114Are you passionate about supporting youth and families navigating mental health services? We’re looking for a Youth Care Coordinator who is organized, calm under pressure, and skilled at navigating complex conversations with clients, guardians, and community partners.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values structure and organization, and can maintain professionalism and composure during stressful or sensitive situations.
What You’ll Do
As a Youth Care Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in helping clients and their families access coordinated, meaningful mental health services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide care coordination services for youth and families participating in community support services
- Build and maintain professional, supportive relationships with clients, guardians, and families
- Facilitate treatment planning for new referrals and ongoing care
- Communicate clearly, calmly, and effectively during difficult or emotionally charged situations
- Coordinate services with outside agencies, external care providers, and internal team members
- Support client autonomy by identifying strengths and encouraging community involvement
- Provide crisis intervention services in collaboration with the treatment team
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and handle sensitive information with discretion and full compliance with HIPAA requirements
- Independently manage schedules, priorities, and competing demands
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and composed in stressful situations
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to set and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Comfort communicating with families, guardians, and community partners
- Ability to observe and assess verbal and non-verbal client behavior
- Flexibility to adjust schedules based on client and organizational needs

Qualifications

Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must hold or obtain State of Kansas Case Manager Certification and required CEUs
- Proficient in basic computer and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental illness
- Must pass:
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- - Kansas Bureau of Investigation background check
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- - Central Registry check
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- - DCF background check
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Additional Requirements
- Valid Kansas driver’s license
- Current automobile insurance
- Ability to transport clients as needed
Why Join Us
You’ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to supporting clients, families, and the community through compassionate, coordinated care, while also offering opportunities for professional development and growth.