What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Coordinator position at Lakes Regional Community Center?
Responsibilities as a Service Coordinator include:
- Assessment and verification of service coordination needs
- Service planning, referral, monitoring of service provision
- Advocacy for consumers
- After-hours crisis services
- Documentation of progress.
- Requires frequent contact with consumers, family members, and service providers.
- Must be able to accommodate consumer and family needs which requires candidate to work a flexible schedule, including after-hours, holidays, and weekends.
Requirements:
Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in a social, behavioral, human service, or health-related field including, psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, and criminal justice required. Or a High School diploma or GED, plus graduation from Partners in Policymaking and personal experience as an immediate family member of an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.
Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years of work experience serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; working computer skills. Bilingual in Spanish & English a plus.
Employee Benefits at Full Time Include:
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Includes 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
- Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
- Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (up to 5% of Base Salary)
- Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- 13 Paid Holidays per Year
- 2 Weeks Paid Vacation per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
- 2 Weeks of Paid Sick Leave Per Year
- Tuition discounts for select Colleges