What are the responsibilities and job description for the Placement Coordinator position at Community Options Job Board?
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Full-Time Placement Coordinator in Rockville, MD to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Placement Coordinator is responsible for the complete process of a resident’s pre-admission, re-admission, 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 our 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
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors 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
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Familiarity with Social Security and Medicaid
- Working Knowledge of ICD-10 codes
- Therap experience is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Working Conditions
- May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
- Moderate overtime required throughout the year
- Minimal hazards, general office working conditions
- Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
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
If interested, please click Apply Now or Send Resumes to: Sylvia.Maritato@comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
