What are the responsibilities and job description for the Habilitation Coordinator position at Lakes Regional Community Center?
Job Details
Description
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Work Schedule: 8-5 (Mon-Fri)
Employee Benefits At Full-Time Include
Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field, such as psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, or criminal justice.
Work Experience
Description
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- assessing/reassessing, developing, coordinating, and monitoring specialized services for individuals living in nursing facility diagnosed with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD);
- Meeting face to face with each individually monthly
- Facilitating in-person meetings for each individual at least quarterly;
- Being highly organized to meet strict timelines for documentation;
- Identifying alternate placement options when applicable;
- Negotiating and advocating for individuals;
- Developing effective working relationships with the individuals, family members, nursing facility staff, and other service providers;
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Being part of a team;
- Traveling to Ellis, Kaufman counties (and occasionally within the 12 county service area)
- Conducting PASRR evaluations as needed
- Working from designated office, home, and in the field (nursing facilities in designated area)
Work Schedule: 8-5 (Mon-Fri)
Employee Benefits At Full-Time Include
- Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
- Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
- Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- 12 Paid Holidays per Year
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
- 2 Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year
Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field, such as psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, or criminal justice.
Work Experience
- 1 year of experience working with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications and DSMV
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Bilingual skills a plus (English, Spanish)
Salary : $19
