Performs Service Coordinator duties in order to assist department in managing caseloads when there are short-term vacancies. Provides Service Coordination services for individuals with developmental disabilities; identifies, refers, accesses and/or links eligible individuals with needed services (e.g., residential, medical, psychological, vocational, educational, financial, social and transportation); assists individuals with accessing services related to transportation.

Coordinates services among service providers and monitors individual service and Habilitation Plans to ensure a timely, comprehensive and unified plan of services in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Provides advocacy to assure individuals' rights and interests are preserved and maintained.

Writes and prepares reports, correspondence, case notes and summaries, evaluations, individual service plans and other related materials; maintains current client files, records, etc. Attends and/or conducts a variety of meetings related to assigned clients. Consults with service providers to improve or expand existing services. Participates in public relations activities to promote support and public awareness of effective Service Coordination services.

Provides emergency and protective services to assigned clients in need of prevention or elimination of conditions detrimental to their physical or emotional health; receives and reviews/investigates reports of abuse and neglect per state guidelines.

Performs other related duties as assigned.