Support Coordinator/Case Manager

Job Description: NOTE: $16.00 per hour. This is a responsible professional position in the area of providing support coordination to individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

DUTIES:

Duties shall include (but are not limited to):

• Possess the ability to obtain, establish, and compile background information on individuals with developmental disabilities
• Coordinate individuals to other agencies for services as needed
• Verify eligibility under appropriate guidelines
• Write social assessments or coordinate this function with other support coordinators.
• Complete and submit necessary reports, records, etc. as required by the funding agency including home visits and communications with families
• Perform other appropriate duties assigned by the Director in cooperation with other staff

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

The Support Coordinator shall possess:

• Ability to organize work and comply with the requirements of the Alabama Department of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Medicaid
• Ability to establish rapport with participants and work cooperatively with parents/guardians, staff, and other agencies.
• Ability to express self effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• A valid Alabama driver’s license and a car to be used in performance of job duties as needed.
• Be able to perform duties including case management and billing for Medicaid on a computer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field. Prefer at least one year employment as a Support Coordinator in a setting serving individuals with developmental disabilities where he/she was required to formulate decision based on individuals needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Decatur, AL 35601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16