Waiver Provider Care Coordinator (PCC)

*This position is eligible for a $1,000 hiring bonus after 90 days of employment*

Provides harmonious coordination of services with other LRCC departments and outside service providers for caseload assigned.  The PCC performs a wide variety of documentation and communication with external and internal customers.  This position requires frequent travel between individual's homes, community, and LRCC provider services in their personal/company vehicle.  Assumes a 24 hour responsibility and will receive a monthly on-call stipend.  May provide training in the home or in the community to assist individual's with developmental disabilities to gain more independence.  Position ensures that individuals served receive the life skill services identified in the person directed plan to meet their needs, desires and personal outcomes.  Responsibilities include completing assessments and identifying needs; providing transportation; and documentation of services provided.  Must use structured intervention techniques implementing the most effective, but least intrusive methods possible to help the consumer, who are enrolled through waiver programs to learn the essential soft and hard skills of the skills necessary to progress and/or maintain life skills.  Must provide 25 hours of direct care time to individuals weekly.  All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficient written and verbal skills, ability to supervise the work of others, ability to work in an environment with minimal supervision, ability to assess and coordinate individual needs and follow up as needed. Must provide guidance and training to staff, monitor program effectiveness with knowledge of community resources.  Proficient computer skills with knowledge of electronic charting, preferred.

Education, Training, & Experience:                                                                                                                          

High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience.  Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a qualified social, behavioral, or human service field.

Salary Range: $17.00-18.59/hours (based on years of experience)

Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:

• Loan Forgiveness
• Employer Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 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
• 12 Paid Holidays per Year
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2 Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year