Professional Services Coordinator

NEEDED: Enthusiastic, caring individual with a passion for organization and paperwork. Must be a self-starter, fast learner, and have at least 1 year experience working with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.

SUMMARY

To provide case management and ensure that the programs and services at PTC address current wants and needs of persons receiving services and match the program/services authorized on the Individual Support Plans (ISP).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide case management to assigned persons through prescribed documentation, assessing services and behavioral management intervention and support.

3. Input client reports, Implementation Plans, and other required information to state central record keeping system (iConnect).

4. Keep Program Manager informed of any needs for maintenance, supplies, client concerns, client training needs

5. Work closely with people receiving services, families, and support coordinators.

6. Provide assistance with and encourage appropriate social interactions, toileting, eating, self-care, grooming, mobility, etc.

7. Monitor the provision of services and daily scheduled activities. Recommend changes or additions in activities in coordination w/ADT Activities Manager. Attend relevant meetings.

8. Assure that minimum standards from relevant agencies (APD, CMS, School Contract) are observed in required documentation and through regular records review.

10. Advocate for people with developmental disabilities through participant, family, and public relations and careful monitoring of services.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

1. Provide back-up coverage including answering telephones, facilitating group activities, and with community outings.

2. Conduct program tours for possible new clients, new field professionals, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two years of college or university and one year related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record, proof of insurance, FDLE fingerprint check, Dept. of Children and Families Abuse Registry Check, local law enforcement check and Affidavit of Good Moral Character. CPR and First Aid certification, or be willing to obtain.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Vision needs to be sufficient to maintain valid driver's license.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Must be comfortable using a computer for documentation purposes. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word.

2. Must be energetic and well organized.

3. Must have good communication skills (written, oral, and listening) in order to professionally represent PTC and The Arc Gateway to the community.

4. This employee is a required reporter of suspected abuse and/or neglect.

5. Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Salary: $18.00/hour

Status: Non-Exempt

Working Hours: 40 Hours Weekly

7:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday through Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Pensacola, FL 32503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18