ID Supports Coordinator - Bilingual, Spanish preferred

Chester County MH/IDD seeks an Intellectual Disability Supports Coordinator to facilitate, coordinate and monitor services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Supports Coordinators work with consumers and families in their homes and/or in provider agencies. Job responsibilities include frequent scheduling and facilitation of meetings and entering documentation into a statewide database. The incumbent should have excellent organizational, communication and computer skills. This position requires travel to attend meetings off-site. Current Child Abuse, State Police and FBI clearances are required, as is a writing skills assessment and an online assessment. Candidate must have a bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science; or two years experience as a County Social Service Aide 3 and two years of college level course work, which includes at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology and criminal justice or other related social service; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions. Minorities and Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are encouraged to apply. This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining unit agreement. Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities:

Assess client needs and develop proposed services plans/life management plans on an annual basis. Ensure implementation and coordination of the plan. Monitor client programs as per established case management standards. Maintain records, correspondence, service plans and authorizations for each client. Make necessary referrals and coordinate services as prescribed in the client's proposed services plan/life management plan. Have weekly supervisor conferences on specific cases of caseload. Prepare monthly case management statistics. Attend staff conferences of other agencies as they relate to case management services. Ensure a close working relationship with other human services agencies as they relate to the assigned caseload. Close cases no longer necessitating support coordination services. Perform other duties, as assigned by Supervisor. Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a social welfare or social work major; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which is supplemented by 12 college-level credits from an accredited college or university in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private services agency; or an equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college-level credits from an accredited college or university in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related social sciences. Must have a valid driver's license and use of a private vehicle. Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Science or related field. Two years of experience in the human services field. Experience with individuals who have developmental disabilities. Experience and knowledge in child development. Background and knowledge in social work and psychology. Minimum of one year of experience in the social work field. Basic medical and psychiatric knowledge. Proficiency in mediation. Knowledge of Part C of IDEA and early intervention regulation. Knowledge of Mental Retardation Bulletins. Knowledge of MH/MR Act 66. Working knowledge of the SS/DPW system.

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