What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Coordinator Specialist position at Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc.?
Job Description:
Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional to fill the role of Case Manager/QIDP in our team.
About the Role:
As a Case Manager/QIDP, you will be responsible for providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Moultrie, Douglas, and Coles counties in IL. You will assess individual needs, ensure the provision of necessary services through communication, service coordination linkage with provider agencies, service monitoring, and individual advocacy.
Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional to fill the role of Case Manager/QIDP in our team.
About the Role:
As a Case Manager/QIDP, you will be responsible for providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Moultrie, Douglas, and Coles counties in IL. You will assess individual needs, ensure the provision of necessary services through communication, service coordination linkage with provider agencies, service monitoring, and individual advocacy.
- Assess individual needs and provide necessary services through communication, service coordination linkage with provider agencies, service monitoring, and individual advocacy.
- Schedule and conduct intake/PUNS interviews in response to referrals, gathering initial information as required under the PAS Manual.
- Complete the PAS process following designated procedures, utilizing assistance from supervisors when appropriate, to determine appropriateness and current availability of services.
- Provide linkage to other community services for individuals found to be ineligible for PAS/Individual Service Coordination services.
- Advocate on behalf of the individual and/or family to assist the individual in obtaining services to which he/she is eligible and has chosen.
- Review individual's medical, residential, vocational, educational, legal, and financial needs and individual choices through ISC Visiting Notes, as required.
- Schedule and complete Discovery and Person-Centered Plan process annually, or as required.
- Accurately and thoroughly document various services delivered and maintain individual files as specified by program and agency guidelines.
- Function in a problem-solving capacity with provider agencies regarding service coordination, following the ISC Conflict Resolution guideline.
- See all waiver individuals on an as-required basis and complete program requirements set forth in the waiver manual.
- Coordinate specialized services for eligible Bogard individuals as needed and submit summary reports to external agencies as appropriate.
- Monitor services provided to Bogard class members on a monthly basis and advocate for any unmet needs.
- Submit all required documents to Program Managers for payroll preparation.
- Participate in scheduled all-staff meetings and mandated training sessions as recommended by the Executive Director and/or Program Manager.
- Alert the Program Assistant of PSCI to problematic issues, trends, or service gaps.
