(3038) Child Welfare Court Care Coordinator

Under the direction of the Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (BTCS) Director of Care Coordination, the Child Welfare Court Care Coordinator   will work with families, the Williamson County Attorney’s Office, judges, attorneys, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Child Protective Services (CPS) case workers in association with the Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS)and other involved agencies or community stakeholders to assist in coordinating court-ordered treatment and updating the status of the youth and family involvement with services and requirements of the court. This position completes the following activities to support the judiciary process in CPS cases:

1. Maintain record keeping in conjunction with the County Attorney’s office, assures court orders are documented and signed in a timely and accurate manner and coordinating, tracking, monitoring and communicating status of compliance with a court order.
2. Assist with coordinating meetings between all parties, in advance of final hearings to ensure preparedness for hearings.
3. Maintain awareness of service completion and legal deadlines in each case and coordinate with appropriate parties when action is needed to ensure compliance with court order requirements.
4. Coordinate with CPS case workers to schedule timely services for children and their families, sharing resources as applicable and communicating with the court when further orders are needed to ensure compliance with goals of the court order.
5. Assist families in complying with orders of the court and navigating the various systems and parties involved.
6. Assisting new case workers in working within the Williamson County court system, understanding responsibilities and accessing beneficial resources meeting the needs of the youth and family.  This may include assistance in developing informal training opportunities with the Williamson County Attorney’s Office, CASA, DFPS, the court and others within the child welfare system.

The Child Welfare Court Care Coordinator provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and person-centered support to families.

This position works within and promotes an integrated holistic model for healthcare at BTCS, which is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. This position necessitates innovative thinking, patience, resiliency, skills in advocacy, service coordination, and collaborative planning to support the orders of the court. This position effectively works independently and on a team; manages the needs and supports of the youth and family; and coordinates efforts of the County Attorney’s office, judges, CASA, and DFPS. Thus, this position must maintain a good working relationship with judges, court personnel, attorneys, DFPS, CPS case workers, and other community service organizations.

This position works 40 hours Monday through Friday but will have a flexible schedule to accommodate evening hours for court hearings with the approval from the Director of Care Coordination.

Location: Williamson County Justice Center (M-F)

Salary: $21.46 – $30.21/hr

Applicable Differentials:

Up to 2.00/hour – previous experience at a community center in a similar role

.75/hour – Bilingual

1.00/hour – Master’s Degre in Human Services

1.00/hour – Advanced licensure

Up to 4.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS

Why join our team?

BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.

Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Vision Insurance: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans.

Retirement Plans:
401A: Through this governmental plan, we offer a 7% match to employee contributions.
457/403(b): Through these governmental plans, employees may contribute pre-tax earnings for retirement. Employees may participate on the first day of employment.

Sponsored Insurance:
Life Insurance: Through Dearborn National, we offer basic life insurance of $5,000. Optional supplemental coverage, as well as spouse and eligible dependent policies, are available to purchase.
Long Term Disability/ Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance: Through Dearborn National we offer optional insurance coverages at a competitive rate. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a child’s birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family member’s serious health condition.

Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents.

Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars.

Additional Perks:
– Employee Referral Awards
– Licensure Supervision
– Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
– Educational Leave
– Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions