What are the responsibilities and job description for the IDD Service Coordinator position at PermiaCare (formerly Permian Basin Community Centers, MHMR)?
Position Summary/Job Purpose
The IDD Service Coordinator monitors the care and services provided to intellectually and developmentally delayed (IDD) individuals to ensure they are living their best possible life. This position provides assessment of needs, development of service plans, facilitating service linkages, and provision of crisis intervention/prevention supports. The IDD Service Coordinator advocates for the individual to ensure optimum quality of life. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, complete required documentation and the ability to maintain a positive relationship with clients, families and service providers.
This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Education, Experience, Other Qualifications
Education Required:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistance, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education or early childhood intervention or a bachelor's degree with at least 30 hours of coursework in the previous fields.
Experience Required:At least 1 year experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental illness preferred.
Registration, Certification, Licensure Or Other Qualifications Required
The IDD Service Coordinator monitors the care and services provided to intellectually and developmentally delayed (IDD) individuals to ensure they are living their best possible life. This position provides assessment of needs, development of service plans, facilitating service linkages, and provision of crisis intervention/prevention supports. The IDD Service Coordinator advocates for the individual to ensure optimum quality of life. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, complete required documentation and the ability to maintain a positive relationship with clients, families and service providers.
This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Education, Experience, Other Qualifications
Education Required:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistance, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education or early childhood intervention or a bachelor's degree with at least 30 hours of coursework in the previous fields.
Experience Required:At least 1 year experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental illness preferred.
Registration, Certification, Licensure Or Other Qualifications Required
- Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance requirements.
- Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
- Must obtain QIDP certification within 6 months of hire.