“There is no greater reward then working from your heart, and making a difference in the world.” – Carlos Santana.

Healing Bridges is a recovery-oriented nonprofit that guides and connects residents of Washington County and neighboring communities to comprehensive behavioral health and developmental health services. We are looking for a full-time Intellectual Disabilities & Autism Supports Coordinator to join our team. This position reports to our site location in Washington, Pennsylvania and regularly attends client appointments and meetings in the community around Southwestern PA (mainly Washington, Allegheny, Greene / Fayette County).

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Coordinator to join our team. As a Support Coordinator, you will play a vital role in assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in social work or program management who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those with disabilities and delays. The ideal candidate is someone who is ready to show up and can be an advocate for people diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Applicants with experience in a human service-related profession or community-based field work are preferred.

If you are passionate about working with this population and have great attention to detail, then let’s see what you got and apply today!

• No weekends!
• No on-call work!
• Off most major holidays!
• Set schedule with flex time available!
• Mileage reimbursement offered!

Job Description and Duties:

• Conduct in-depth initial assessments of clients to determine the nature and extent of each person and family’s needs and provide a provisional diagnosis with an individual service plan (ISP).
• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of vocational, medical, social and educational services through natural supports, generic community resources, specialized mental health treatment and rehabilitation assistance to ensure client needs are met.
• Manage a caseload of up to 50 clients within the geographical region of Washington County, Pennsylvania and other neighboring counties while maintaining the agency’s productivity standards.
• Provide support, guidance and consultation to clients when accessing community resources and service options.
• Make referrals to available resources and eligible waiver programs when necessary.
• Collaborate with other professionals such as therapists and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive client care regarding services, liability, payment issues and license requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client health records using the PA State Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) and Credible, the agency’s electronic health record.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Act 33/34 & FBI Clearances required.
• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Ability to work swiftly and meet deadlines, which may lead to completing multiple appointments and tasks a day
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding planning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with behavioral health services and resources
• Comfortable with Chrome OS and Microsoft Suite applications

Benefits Overview:

• Competitive salary
• Complete benefits package – health, dental, vision and life
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays include: Employee’s Birthday (taken any day that month), New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday (Juneteenth, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday, Columbus Day or Veterans’ Day)

Salary:

• BA Level Salary $37,300
• MA Level Salary $41,103

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,300.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 12 semester college credits in: sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social service (OTHER includes: Administration of Justice, History, Anthropology, Human Behavior, Art Therapy, Human Development, Child Development, Human Services, Counseling, Movement Therapy, Criminology, Music Therapy, Economics, Political Science, English, Social Welfare Geography, Special Education)
• How many years of experience do you have in working as a paraprofessional or case manager which includes: Positions in public or private social services agencies, performing activities that includes interviewing; providing information; referring to community resources; and determining or verifying eligibility for services. Direct care such as Therapeutic Staff Support, Personal Care Assistants, Direct Support Professional etc. does not meet the requirement of paraprofessional case management.

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington County, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road