104626
JOB TITLE
IDD Service Coordinator
WAGE
$47,061 Annually
JOB STATUS
Full-time
SHIFT
8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
POSTING NUMBER
104626
HIRING PROGRAM
IDD
JOB LOCATION
Frio IDD
BENEFITS
Full
POSTING DATE
03/08/24
CLOSING DATE
03/22/24 or Until Filled
Agency vehicles may be available; however, mileage is reimbursed for some activities requiring use of personal vehicles. The selected applicant must be able to attend approximately five working days of staff development orientation in Lytle, TX.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Service Coordinator position is responsible for service planning, monitoring, assessing, and identifying needs and goals of consumers diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities relating to personal outcomes, including recommendations for interventions and support services. Arranges and collaborates with service providers and community agencies to link consumers with outcome-focused services. The service coordinator will be responsible for managing a caseload not to exceed forty-five (45) individuals. The caseload will consist of consumers who utilize waiver funding streams to include GR, HCS, TxHML. The Service Coordinator is responsible for making contacts with assigned consumers in accordance with their service coordination assessment. Service coordinators are responsible for completing an annual person-directed plan (PDP) for each person on their caseload and completing timely and accurate documentation of the delivery of service coordination services. Requires flexibility in scheduling and significant travel within the service area. The job calls for a self-motivated and energetic person to assess consumer’s outcomes and needs and provide monitoring of services to consumers living in their natural homes, foster homes and/or nursing homes. The caseload will be concentrated primarily in Frio and LaSalle Counties, however depending on agency need; this position might be assigned consumers residing in other surrounding counties. Service Coordinators are required to meet set productivity standards monthly. This position will be housed at the Dilley Admin Office in Dilley, Texas and will be directly supervised by the IDD Waiver Programs Director.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social, Behavioral, or Human Services.
- Must possess proficient computer skills.
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Prior work experience as a Service Coordinator or Case Management working with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Lives within the service area.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to coordinate, plan and develop services as part of a team and individually.
- Ability to develop productive relationships with individuals and their family members that focuses on the individual’s specific goals and dreams.
- Ability to advocate effectively for the best interest of the individuals served.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professionals, team members and agencies.
- Ability to work independently, organize work efficiently and communicate effectively.
- Ability to meet stringent timeframes for submission of paperwork.
- Ability to exercise tact, initiative, and good judgment in different situations.
- Ability to complete documentation of contacts for billing purposes within 48 hours of the contact.
- Must be able to complete all required contacts for assigned consumers monthly.
OTHER SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Apply in person at: 19965 FM 3175 N., Lytle, Texas or submit application and resume to:
Camino Real Community Services
ATTN: HRS
P.O. BOX 725, Lytle, TX. 78052
FAX: 830-772-4304
E-MAIL: hollyb@caminorealcs.org
PHONE: 210-357-0359 or 357-0300