What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Disabilities Care Coordinator - Coffee County position at SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA MENTAL HEALTH BOARD?
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Developmental/Intellectual Disability (DD/ID) Care Coordinator to join our team in Coffee County. This position operates within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, focusing on person-centered care, service coordination, and support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. In this role, you will conduct home visits, assess individual needs, develop plans of care, and help ensure access to services that promote independence, stability, and overall well-being.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required in a mental health-related field
- DD/ID Case Management training preferred
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families
- Knowledge of community resources, benefits coordination, and person-centered planning preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Responsibilities:
- Conduct home visits and gather relevant clinical, social, and environmental information from adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities
- Develop and maintain individualized, person-centered plans of care based on each individual’s strengths, needs, and goals
- Establish and maintain partnerships with community providers, medical professionals, support agencies, and other service systems
- Assist individuals and families in accessing benefits, treatment services, housing supports, and other resources they are entitled to receive
- Advocate for individuals and help reduce barriers to care and community integration
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care within the CCBHC care model
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in compliance with agency standards and CCBHC requirements
- Support continuity of care and long-term wellness through ongoing follow-up and service coordination