What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waiver Program Coordinator position at Spindletop Center?
JOB PURPOSE: Provides HCS and TxHmL Program Coordination for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to assist in accessing medical, social, educational, vocational, and other needed services. Coordinates and monitors the delivery of services for individuals on assigned caseload as identified by the service planning team and authorized on the Individual Plan of Care (IPC). Is responsible for the completion of annual and revised IPCs, Implementation Plans (IP), ICAP, and ID/RC assessments. Monitors service delivery and program participant/LAR satisfaction through quarterly contact. Works closely with LA Service Coordination to ensure effective communication regarding the coordination of meetings and changes in service needs or living arrangements.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major course work in social, behavioral, human services. At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE): BA/BS
DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Good spelling and grammar skills.
- Ability to write progress notes according to standards, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.
- Computer - skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Google applications.
- Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify):
- May be required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken.
- Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
- Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
- Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
- May be required to provide on-call duties.
- Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required.
- Work will take place within office setting, community setting and within the homes of clients, which may include shelters and temporary housing.
- Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
- Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
- Must be physically able to conduct home visits to include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for long periods of time if required.
