Dekalb Ability Development Services
Support Coordinator
Dekalb Ability Development Services, Fort Payne, Alabama, United States, 35968
Location: Fort Payne, AL
Employment Type: Part time 20 hours per week
Position Summary The Support Coordinator is responsible for providing person-centered case management services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) enrolled in Alabamas Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers. This role involves coordinating services that promote independence, community inclusion, and quality of life, ensuring compliance with ADMH and Medicaid guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Person-Centered Planning: Develop and implement individualized Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) that reflect the individual's strengths, preferences, and goals, ensuring alignment with assessed needs and available resources. Service Coordination: Facilitate access to waiver and non-waiver services, including Medicaid-funded, publicly funded, and generic community resources (e.g., education, employment, housing, and social services) (link removed)> Monitoring and Oversight: Regularly monitor service delivery to ensure effectiveness, satisfaction, and compliance with the PCP, making adjustments as necessary. Advocacy: Advocate for individuals' rights and needs, ensuring they are informed of all service options and supported in making informed choices. Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with ADMH and Medicaid standards, including assessments, PCPs, service notes, and reports. Crisis Management: Develop and implement crisis prevention and intervention plans, coordinating with relevant parties during emergencies. Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance activities, including audits, satisfaction surveys, and performance evaluations, to ensure continuous improvement.
Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or a related human services field from an accredited institution. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with IDD or in a related case management role preferred. Certifications and Training Completion of ADMH-approved Support Coordination training within specified timeframes upon hire. Must meet the qualifications of a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) as defined by ADMH. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understanding of person-centered planning principles and HCBS waiver services. Familiarity with ADMH and Medicaid regulations related to support coordination. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using electronic health records and standard office software. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Working Conditions Office environment with frequent travel to individuals' homes, service providers, and community settings.
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Position Summary The Support Coordinator is responsible for providing person-centered case management services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) enrolled in Alabamas Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers. This role involves coordinating services that promote independence, community inclusion, and quality of life, ensuring compliance with ADMH and Medicaid guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Person-Centered Planning: Develop and implement individualized Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) that reflect the individual's strengths, preferences, and goals, ensuring alignment with assessed needs and available resources. Service Coordination: Facilitate access to waiver and non-waiver services, including Medicaid-funded, publicly funded, and generic community resources (e.g., education, employment, housing, and social services) (link removed)> Monitoring and Oversight: Regularly monitor service delivery to ensure effectiveness, satisfaction, and compliance with the PCP, making adjustments as necessary. Advocacy: Advocate for individuals' rights and needs, ensuring they are informed of all service options and supported in making informed choices. Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with ADMH and Medicaid standards, including assessments, PCPs, service notes, and reports. Crisis Management: Develop and implement crisis prevention and intervention plans, coordinating with relevant parties during emergencies. Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance activities, including audits, satisfaction surveys, and performance evaluations, to ensure continuous improvement.
Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or a related human services field from an accredited institution. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with IDD or in a related case management role preferred. Certifications and Training Completion of ADMH-approved Support Coordination training within specified timeframes upon hire. Must meet the qualifications of a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) as defined by ADMH. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understanding of person-centered planning principles and HCBS waiver services. Familiarity with ADMH and Medicaid regulations related to support coordination. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using electronic health records and standard office software. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Working Conditions Office environment with frequent travel to individuals' homes, service providers, and community settings.
Contact Amanda Phillips