Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS) is hiring a Support Coordinator II-Developmental Disability to work in our Culpeper office. Encompass Community Supports is a Virginia State community services organization that improves the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, developmental disability, housing, children, and aging services. As an organization of almost 400 employees and more than 80 programs, we lead with integrity and excellence and embrace diversity, collaboration, accountability, and innovation to respond to the ever-changing needs of our community.

Our benefits are highly competitive and include:

• Low employee cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 13 paid holidays annually
• 17 PTO days
• Enrollment in VA State pension and retirement plan
• Employee training and educational opportunities
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Support Coordinator II-Developmental Disability assesses clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities by identifying needs and providing access to appropriate services from our agency and other agencies including service linkage, case monitoring and client advocacy functions; work is performed under regular supervision.

Our full-time employees work 37.5 hours weekly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitates, assesses and evaluates client services and needs in the home, hospital or clinic setting; presents options and services based upon a needs assessment.
• Identify individuals who meet the criteria and provide enhanced case management according to the requirements.
• Develops an individual service plan of care and services appropriate to the evaluation with the client/family consensus; reviews and updates service plans.
• Submit referrals to the Regional Support Team in a timely manner for review prior to the client being placed in a large congregate setting.
• Discuss and/or develop employment-related goals or employment-readiness goals with clients during annual or semi-annual report periods.
• Refers, links, and coordinates to multiple agencies to ensure appropriate service initiation and delivery.
• Ensures programs operational compliance to all regulatory guidelines.
• Prepares and maintains client charts and other records and documents all activities performed on clients’ behalf.
• Prepares applications and variety of reports related to benefits and potential funding sources to meet client needs.
• Advocates for clients rights, needs and access to services while ensuring human rights and satisfaction with all services.
• Assists with discharge planning from care facilities and educational programs.
• Provides crisis intervention and prevention services.
• Attends meetings, staffing, and conferences as they relate to client, staff and program needs. Attends inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss decisions for client plan of care.
• Provides or arranges transportation.

Other FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related functions as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of community and agency resources and programs of regional and state sources for the community service population.
• General knowledge of interviewing and supportive counseling techniques.
• General knowledge of social casework techniques.
• General knowledge of human development and behavior.
• General knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of individual, family and group therapy.
• Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates and the general public.
• Knowledge of MS Office, to include Word and Excel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or equivalent, and at least 1 year working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Virginia driver’s license; attends training and maintains certifications as required by the Agency and regulatory guidelines, such as CPR, First Aid, Person-Centered Plan, and DBHDS Case Management Modules.

Employment with Encompass Community Supports is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check process.

Encompass Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person