Support Coordinator

Support Coordination is a rewarding and demanding job with opportunities for advancement in the field of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Support Coordinators must have a strong work ethic and possess excellent time management skills.

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance (Medical and Prescription)

• Dental

• Vision care

• Employer matching IRA

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Employee Referral Bonus

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Be at least 21 years of age

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as: Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Education, Nursing, Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Public Health, Addiction Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Gerontology, Psychology, Human Services, Religion, or closely related fields.

• At least one year experience in serving persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) or related disabilities in a case management or coordination type role

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to operate a computer and perform basic functions for entering and maintaining records in a statewide information system

• Ability to identify and access resources in each community

• Effective organizational and communication skills

• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedule

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, update, and monitor annual Individualized Service Plans

• Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings as directed

• Assist persons in identifying and accessing community resources

• Advocate for services and supports to meet the person’s needs

• Understand and adhere to Agency Policy and Procedures

• Possess an understanding of waiver services available and processes by which those are obtained

• Compliance to privacy and confidentiality practices

• Complete all face to face and ancillary contacts required for caseload and complete documentation of contacts