Youth and Family Waiver Coordinator

Job Overview

Youth and Family YES Waiver Coordinator – Actively Pursuing Licensure (GCC)

Are you seeking a career where you can make a difference? Gulf Coast Center (GCC) recruits people who are committed to compassionate, person-centered service.

• INCREASED PAY as of 12/1/23.
• Monday‑Friday.
• 12 Paid Holidays each year (in addition to time off accrual).
• Great Benefits.
• 5% Salary increase upon 90 days in role.
• Starting rate of pay based on experience doing a similar role.
• Career Ladder.

• Location: Office in Texas City, TX – Serves Galveston/Brazoria County, TX.
• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
• Working Status: Full Time with Benefits
• Job Title: YES Waiver Coordinator – Actively pursuing licensure

• Provide treatment through Texas Resiliency and Recovery for children and adolescents enrolled in mental health services with The Gulf Coast Center (GCC).
• Implement the YES Waiver Program, primarily through targeted case management, service coordination, transition planning, and crisis/safety planning.
• Utilize the National Wraparound Initiative model for intensive case management and be trained as a Wraparound Facilitator.
• Assist individuals in obtaining YES Waiver Medicaid and facilitate development of natural supports, assess treatment needs, and develop plan of care.
• Coordinate waiver services, assess progress, create crisis/safety plans, and assist with transition planning.
• Maintain a caseload as determined by the Program Manager and work closely with comprehensive waiver providers and HHSC.
• Lead a team, collaborate with others, maintain flexibility, and implement TRR services as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure proper documentation in the electronic health record and complete required consents and documents.
• Provide training, psychiatric assessment, crisis management, and coordination of services for assigned caseloads.

• Manage assigned caseload as part of an interdisciplinary team following program procedures.
• Conduct Children's Need & Strengths Assessment every three months; complete CANS recertification.
• Display knowledge of TRR protocols during intakes.
• Ensure all necessary consent forms are completed and updated annually.
• Complete QMHP assessment and all required Center forms accurately.
• Conduct adequate assessment of consumer history before services.
• Maintain complete documentation required for TRR and Center policy.
• Establish initial person‑centered recovery plan with SMART goals/ objectives.
• Review services and document progress; discuss next treatment period with youth and LAR present.
• Document service details to demonstrate medical necessity.
• Adhere to Voice and Choice Philosophy of the Wraparound Approach.
• Monitor service frequency to meet Level of Care requirements.
• Utilize Smart Care reports to monitor documentation.
• Complete all documentation within two business days.
• Provide services per Youth Behavioral Health Service Standards and ensure valid CANS.
• Arrange referrals, discharge, or transfer of services; complete summaries and fair hearing letters.
• Participate in team meetings and maintain professional demeanor.
• Use mature problem‑solving approach in working with consumers and colleagues.
• Maintain contact regarding phone and electronic messages; report flextime to supervisor.
• Apply ‘Fish’ philosophy in assigned work duties.
• Meet performance requirements for entire caseload each month.
• Participate in the Administrative Claiming process.
• Promote agency compliance policy and support community partnerships.
• Provide courteous, respectful service to all individuals.
• Report personnel leave, flex time, and emergency leave to supervisor.
• Follow GCC's Business Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Plan, Dress Code, and Safety guidelines.
• May travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties; out‑of‑region travel for training.
• Maintain a clean driving record and Texas driver’s license with liability insurance.
• Require current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation, and auto liability insurance.

• Receives direct supervision from Program Manager‑YBHS.

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences field from an accredited institution.

• Actively…