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Permanency Coordinator Mount Prospect Academy Permanency Coordinator - Now Hiring!Salary $45,000 to $50,000 based on experience Monday - Friday No Weekends Day Shift Great Benefits Location: Hampton, NH We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Permanency Coordinator to join our team. In this vital role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of youth by facilitating stable and enduring connections with supportive adults and families. Your expertise will ensure that young individuals in care receive the guidance and assistance needed to transition successfully into permanent, loving homes. Join us in our commitment to providing every young person with the foundation for a brighter, more secure future. Minimum 2 years of experience working with emotionally or behavioral intensive individuals. Bachelor's in social work, psychology, education, or related field. Valid driver's license & 21+ years of age. Satisfactory completion of background and applicable pre-employment checks. Company Background Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing alliance of nonprofit agencies founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a "zest for life" and succeed in the "business of life."MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of "hard to treat" and "difficult to place" adolescence. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England. Mission:MPA's mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency. Why Join MPA? Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (with FSA & HRA options) 403(b) Retirement Plan Life Insurance & AD&D Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off & Holidays Employee Assistance Program Telemedicine Access Wellness Programs Outdoor adventure perks, professional development, and shared affordable housing options! Job Summary: The Permanency Coordinator's (PC) role is to assist in establishing lifelong connections for youth that support their success when transitioning to the student's home community. PC's are expected to develop and compile extensive knowledge about family history and student development as well as to assess available resources in these regions during the course of treatment. PC's provide family and community support to residential students age 11-21. Ultimately, the role of the PC is to ensure that the family and community are working together to support the youth and family when the program is no longer involved with the family system.They represent the student and agency at court, when requested, provide communication with the family and referral systems, attend treatment team meetings and maintain positive relationships with the primary referral source(s). The PC communicates needed information directly to the Milieu Clinician and treatment team members. The PC meets with the family in the home, school or community as indicated by the frequency and duration identified within the student's individual treatment plan (ITP). The PC will maintain ongoing phone contact with the family and referral system to provide updates regarding the student's progress and barriers within the residential setting.Common PC responsibilities include development and implementation of home safety contracts, identification and utilization of community-based support/services, training family members on effective parenting skills, use of and modeling positive comm