What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Spanish-Speaking Autism Waiver Service Coordinator position at The Arc Prince George's County?
About The Organization
The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 600 individuals with disabilities through a variety of programs, services and supports. Our primary areas of support are community living, family and personal supports, employment services, and day programs - all with an emphasis on person-centered community involvement and inclusion. To learn more about us, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org.
Position Summary
The Autism Waiver Service Coordinator promotes and supports the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to be involved fully in all aspects of community life. The coordinator provides primary contact and casework services to participants on the Autism Spectrum and their families.
Working Days & Hours
The Arc offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, to include medical, dental and vision plans. A 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match, tuition reimbursement, benevolence program, paid holidays, generous paid time-off, paid training, company paid life insurance, and much more!
About The Arc Of Prince George's County
Since 1952, The Arc Prince George’s County has been providing support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout the county. We serve more than 600 individuals with disabilities. Our primary areas of support are:
The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 600 individuals with disabilities through a variety of programs, services and supports. Our primary areas of support are community living, family and personal supports, employment services, and day programs - all with an emphasis on person-centered community involvement and inclusion. To learn more about us, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org.
Position Summary
The Autism Waiver Service Coordinator promotes and supports the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to be involved fully in all aspects of community life. The coordinator provides primary contact and casework services to participants on the Autism Spectrum and their families.
Working Days & Hours
- Scheduled Work Days: Monday - Friday
- Work Hours: Full Time
- Location: Family and Community Supports Division
- Pay: $26.57- $28.11
- Case Management: The case management responsibilities include maintaining communication with clients, families, and team members, responding to calls within one business day, assisting with benefits, keeping organized records with monthly contact notes, conducting quarterly visits and annual re-assessments, providing resources to families, handling service provider changes, and monitoring services and treatment plans to ensure quality.
- Treatment Plan: The responsibilities related to the treatment plan include actively participating in its development, facilitating team meetings effectively, resolving conflicts through consensus, and advocating for the person receiving supports.
- Incidents: Incident responsibilities include responding to incidents with good judgment, reporting them according to policies and procedures, and providing effective follow-up.
- Quality Improvement: Quality improvement involves maintaining the highest standards according to QA, PGCPS audits, and family surveys, and taking appropriate steps in response to feedback.
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field.
- At least 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in the Developmental Disability field.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team setting.
- Strong documentation skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records is highly desired.
The Arc offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, to include medical, dental and vision plans. A 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match, tuition reimbursement, benevolence program, paid holidays, generous paid time-off, paid training, company paid life insurance, and much more!
About The Arc Of Prince George's County
Since 1952, The Arc Prince George’s County has been providing support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout the county. We serve more than 600 individuals with disabilities. Our primary areas of support are:
- Community Living where we provide and manage group living homes;
- Family and Personal supports where we provide 1:1 individual supports;
- Employment Services provides job training and employment opportunities for the people we support; and
- Day Programs where we offer meaningful outings in the community.
Salary : $26 - $28
