Coleman Professional Services, a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs is seeking a Lead Family Coordinator to partner with the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties and Juvenile detention Center. 

The overall goal of this program is to provide resources to improve the mental health outcomes for children and youth, birth through age 21, at risk or with serious emotional disturbances and their families.  This program supports the implementation, expansion, and integration of the System of Care (SOC) approach. Must provide evidence-based and culturally appropriate mental health and substance use services to children, youth and young adults with or at risk of serious emotional disturbance/serious mental illness SED/SMI, including those of diverse population. 

The foremost qualification for this position is "lived experience" as primary caregiver for a child, youth, or adult with behavioral health needs and in navigating one or more systems. The Lead Family Coordinator must have other qualities and skills, such as self-awareness, strong communication, experience in advocating and coalition building, and a willingness to collaborate. 

Employment Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred with knowledge of community resources and the social services system is desired. 
• Required "lived experience" as the primary caregiver for a child, youth or young adult with behavioral needs. 
• Must have obtained certification through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for Peer Recovery Supporter and have/maintain excellent driving record. 
• Must have or be willing to obtain a NPI number and an Ohio Medicaid number.Able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are experiencing mental health and substance use concerns and crisis. 

• Participate in inter-agency meetings, community boards, councils, advisory groups, etc, representing the agency. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  E.O.E.