LEVEL 14 SC Exempt

Administrative:

The Support Coordinator on the Family Services Department is also responsible for the following:

• Using agency issued laptop computers and data base programs to complete all documentation.
• Accessing CLS voicemail, business cell phone, standard mail, and email on a daily basis.
• Completes required reports and summaries of services for funding sources as needed.
• Completes a minimum of 5 hours of mandatory Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) training each year.
• Complete Category of Care and Pre-Screen (exclusive to Supports Coordinators who work with Children's Waiver)
• Participate in Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as requested by the parent for purpose of coordination of care.
• Ensure monthly Continuity of Care with the autism Providers for those individuals receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.
• Supports Coordinator will make a referral to Wraparound Program Services for a child/family who are in need of more intensive services.
• Assists individuals, families, and other support providers in locating and obtaining necessary community resources and utilizing natural supports as available, prior to accessing public funding. Demonstrates a commitment to the prudent use of public funds.
• Participates in relevant workshops, seminars, conferences, trainings, and in-services as approved by management and required by agency.
• Completes timely Individual Plan of service, (IPOS), Addendums, Periodic Reviews, Integrated Biopsychosocial Assessments, Progress Notes, and other documentation necessary to memorialize service delivery and identified courses of action per agency and funder’s requirements.
• Meets performance requirements related to job duties and service delivery. Completes required written reports and documentation in a quality and timely manner consistent with requirements of CLS agency and external funding sources.
• If supporting children who are enrolled in the Children’s Waiver Program, follows all program and documentation requirements, and submits information and documentation to Waiver Support Application (WSA) within required time frames.

Qualifications and Requirements :

Education/Experience:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field with minimum one-year experience, or combination of field practicum and experience, working with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Experience working with children and families within the foster care and/or adoption system preferred but not required. Must minimally meet education, and experience requirements for provisional credentialing as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP); full QIDP credentials preferred.

Training:

• Must achieve and maintain Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) credential, including minimum of 5 hours of QIDP-designated training each year.
• Must complete other mandatory, specialized training as required (e.g., Children’s Waiver Category of Care)

Travel Requirement:

Extensive scheduled and non-scheduled travel is required in executing essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Employees must provide their own transportation. Maintenance of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and vehicle registration and insurance in compliance with State of Michigan requirements are all continuing conditions of employment. If driving a vehicle other than the one listed on file with the Human Resources Department, employee is responsible for ensuring the vehicle is registered, insured, and meets all other State of Michigan motor vehicle requirements and providing documentation as requested.

CLS policy restricts the use of an alternate driver without the express, prior written authorization of the Human Resources Director. A review of such request will be based on evaluation of HIPAA compliance issues, work restrictions and other relevant factors.

Physical Demands:

• Physical tasks are minimal as this is essentially a professional field position.
• Flexibility in scheduling is a must.
• Ability to be available in the office as well as in the field is necessary in order to complete other essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Requirements :

• Must be able to participate in the following and have no citations:
• Criminal background and Michigan Sex Offender Registry checks
• Protective Service Clearance through the Michigan Department of Human Services

Position Description Updated: 10/27/2023 - Posting Updated: 10/31/2023