What are the responsibilities and job description for the Placement Coordinator position at Community Options, Inc.?
Community Options, Inc., is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Placement Coordinator in Rockville, MD. The Placement Coordinator is responsible for the complete process of a resident’s pre-admission, readmission, and/or referral of resident’s needing placement. The Placement Coordinator is also responsible for reviewing referrals for people with developmental disabilities in need of service.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate admissions committee meetings for organization, maintain agendas, and document meeting minutes
- Act as the internal and external liaison with referral sources such as hospital discharge planners and related rehabilitation units, physicians, health care agencies, health maintenance organizations, insurance companies, and any other referral sources
- Maintain relationships with managed care organizations with whom the facility contracts as well as those seeking such relationships
- Arrange preliminary interviews, pre-placement visits, and collect documents for review Conduct facility tours and provide admission information to families for prospective candidates
- Schedule and participate in planning and admission/exit/internal transfer meetings
- Track all referrals and refer people in need of service to the appropriate department head
- Work with intake staff to coordinate new admissions/internal moves
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required
- Knowledge and understanding of state regulations (local Intellectual and developmental disability authorities)
- Minimum two years’ experience providing services to people with IDD and mental health and/or challenging behavior needs
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of local and regional regulatory operations
- Knowledge and understanding of state regulations
- Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
- Experience with intake and admissions
- Familiarity with social security and Medicaid
- Working knowledge of ICD-10 codes
- Therap experience is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft outlook, Microsoft Word, and excel
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Salary : $22
